Nigel Thomas of James and Victoria streets, Albouystown, Georgetown was on Wednesday found not guilty by a 12-member jury in the High Court in Demerara for the murder of Kyle Chase.
According to a press release from Thomas’ attorneys from Dexter Todd and Associates Law Firm, the incident occurred on December 30, 2019, at the home of the ex-girlfriend of both Thomas and the deceased at Mazaruni Street, Guyhoc Park, Georgetown.
Both Thomas and Chase shared a relationship with the individual who invited both men to her home on the evening of December 30, 2019. An argument ensued when the men met each other at their then girlfriend’s home which led to a scuffle. Both men were accompanied by one of their cousins who were also involved in the scuffle.
Thomas was allegedly struck in the head during the scuffle which rendered him unconscious. He subsequently regained consciousness at the Georgetown Public Hospital. It was then that he was informed that Chase was stabbed and that he had succumbed to his injuries.
The press release said that on Tuesday May 30, 2023 Thomas appeared before Justice Sandil Kissoon in the High Court where his trial commenced before a 12 member jury and lasted four days. The State was represented by Cicelia Corbin, Simran Gajraj, . Rbina Christmas and Madonna Rampersaud, while Thomas was represented by Dexter Todd, Jevon Cox and Donette Anthony.
Thomas related to the court that he was attacked by Chase and Chase’s cousin at his then girlfriend’s home.
He lost consciousness twice and was unaware of who stabbed Chase or how he got stabbed. He highlighted to the court that he did not commit the offence and had no intention of causing any harm to Chase.
About 3pm on Wednesday June 14, 2023 the 12-member jury returned a verdict of not guilty in the matter, setting Thomas free after being incarcerated for over three years.
