The main suspect who was recently nabbed for the murder of Rose Hall grocer, Lomenzo Johnny, was yesterday charged with the offence at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court.
Daniel McLennon, 24, a labourer of Lot 153 Third Street, Swamp Section, Rose Hall, Corentyne, appeared before Magistrate Peter Hugh, where he was read the charge.
McLennon, who was not required to plead to the charge, was remanded to prison. He will return to the Albion Magistrate’s Court on June 2.
Johnny was discovered on the morning of February 27, with his feet tied together with black shoe laces, while what appeared to be strangulation marks were observed on his neck. Also, there was a puncture wound above his left eye and his entire face was covered in blood.
In addition, about four feet away from his body, a red, black and white sweater, a pair of red and black sneakers, a pair of red and black scissors, and a piece of wood were also discovered.
A post-mortem examination on February 29, had given the cause of death as multiple injuries.
It was also noted that Johnny’s premises, where he resided alone and operated his grocery store, was ransacked with no signs of forced entry observed. However, police later discovered that a safe from the upper flat of the man’s house was stolen.
Meanwhile, four persons have since been charged with the crime at the Number 51 Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Alex Moore. Satram Kushlay and Bilall McLennon were charged jointly with murder committed on Johnny also known as ‘Sham’, on February 27, while Gopaul Ramgobin and Navendra Narine were charged with knowing Kushlay and McLennon had committed the offence of murder, did receive, comfort, relieve and maintain, harbour and assist, Kushlay and Mc Lennon between February 27 and March 6.
The four men will return to court on April 14.
