Duo Charged with Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Murder
On April 16, 2026, police in St Vincent arrested two individuals from Layou in connection with a fatal shooting.
Rosia John, a 46-year-old security guard, and Augustus Mathews, a 22-year-old resident, have been jointly charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
The charges stem from the death of Perrance Mathews, a 19-year-old labourer also from Layou.
Authorities allege that the suspects, acting with malice aforethought, caused the young man’s death by shooting him about his body with a firearm.
The fatal incident took place in Buccament.
According to investigations, police report that between April 10 and April 13, 2026, John and Mathews conspired and agreed upon a course of action to carry out the murder.
Both defendants are expected to appear before the Serious Offences Court to answer to the charges.