Jamaica’s Folks’s Nationwide Occasion (PNP) has highlighted the significance of the rule of regulation and due course of, after one in all its members, former Western St. Mary Member of Parliament, Jolyan Silvera, was charged for the homicide of his spouse, Melissa.
The 52-year-old land developer was formally charged on Friday, after being introduced within the day earlier than for a 3rd spherical of questioning. He’s anticipated to look earlier than the court docket subsequent week.
It was initially reported that Melissa died in her sleep of pure causes on November 10 on the couple’s residence in Stony Hill, St. Andrew. Nevertheless, an post-mortem that was carried out three weeks later revealed that no less than three bullet fragments have been in her physique.
Ballistics assessments have since reportedly linked Mr. Silvera’s licensed firearm to the bullet fragments that have been present in his spouse’s physique.
PNP feedback
The PNP in its assertion, stated it’s “dedicated to upholding the rules of justice and accountability and emphasises the significance of the rule of regulation and due course of,” because it famous the fees.
“We name upon members of the general public who’ve info that may help the police investigation to take action, in order that no stone is left unturned within the pursuit of justice for Melissa,” stated the PNP.
The celebration expressed its “honest condolences to Melissa’s kids and household, and we ask Jamaica to maintain them in our prayers as they undergo this horrible and tragic ordeal.”
Within the meantime, the police have indicated that extra fees will probably be introduced in opposition to Silvera.
The Commanding Officer for the Main Investigation Division, Superintendent Richard Hilton, stated that throughout the investigation, the staff visited the crime scene on the couple’s residence and noticed issues that have been “not regular.”
“The room has been utterly tiled. Now we have seen indicators of a paint job, and now we have seen indicators the place objects of furnishings have modified,” Hilton stated.
