By Mia Anthony
Paul Chan and Troy Abrams, both of whom pleaded guilty to the 2019 murder of money changer Aaron Latchman and his daughter Arianna Latchman, were sentenced yesterday by High Court Judge Navindra Singh to 20 and 25 years, respectively.
The murders occurred on July 4, 2019, when the men confronted 47-year-old Latchman and his daughter outside their home as they returned from Georgetown. Witnesses reported that the bandits demanded money and valuables, leading to a scuffle when Latchman resisted. The robbers then opened fire, fatally wounding both father and daughter. Aaron Latchman sustained multiple gunshot wounds, while Arianna was struck by a single, bullet.
Before the sentences were imposed, both Chan and Abrams were given an opportunity to address the court. Chan indicated that he wished to say something to the Latchman family. During his address, he extended condolences and expressed remorse for the part he played in causing the death of their loved ones. He lamented the fact that he was involved with bad company but insisted that he was not directly involved in the shooting but rather in the robbery. He also expressed deep regret about how the incident played out, stating that his actions were unplanned and that he was merely there to carry the money.