Devendra Persaud, also known as “Fish Teeth,” was sentenced yesterday to 11 years in prison for the 2019 killing of fellow inmate Samuel Lyttle at the Lusignan Prison. The sentence was handed down by Justice Peter Hugh at the Demerara High Court.
During the sentencing, a probation report painted a troubling picture of Persaud’s behaviour while incarcerated. The report revealed that Persaud had been resistant to rehabilitation, frequently assaulting both inmates and prison officers. Despite being transferred to different prisons, his violent behaviour persisted. The probation officer also conveyed that some prison staff felt Persaud should not be allowed to re-enter society due to his abusive tendencies.