The Guyana Court of Appeal last week lowered the prison sentences of convicted killers Anthony De Paul Hope and Ralph Tyndall, who were initially sentenced to 62 and 55 years, respectively, for the 2007 murder of 56-year-old Colleen Forrester.
The virtual hearing on Wednesday was presided over by Justices of Appeal Dawn Gregory and Rishi Persaud, and led by Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards.
Following their appeals, Hope’s sentence has been reduced to 37 years, while Tyndall’s has been adjusted to 32 years. Both sentences will be further reduced by the time already spent in pre-trial custody. The Court of Appeal emphasized the importance of proportional sentencing, noting both men’s lack of prior convictions and their potential for rehabilitation.
