| The prosecution yesterday closed its case after calling its final witness when the Angoy’s AvenueCharles Bristolland dispute murder trial continued yesterday before Justice Franklyn Holder and a mixed jury in the Berbice High Court.On trial for murder is former national volleyball player and popular New Amsterdam businessman,Pat Tillman Cardinals Throwback Jersey, Charles Bristol also known as Charles Henry.Bristol, 53, a remigrant , of Main Street and Lad Lane, New Amsterdam, and owner of the Bristol Mall, is accused of fatally shooting 51-year-old Errol Lindo, on Wednesday,Terrell Brandon Cavaliers Throwback Jersey, April 16, 2014, at High Dam, Caracas, East Canje, Berbice.The final witness on the stand was detective Corporal Dharmendra Inderpaul. The policeman in his evidence stated that after conducting investigations,Dan Hampton Bears Throwback Jersey, he charged Bristol with the capital offence of murder.He said that he did not observe any injuries on Bristol’s body; Bristol never complained that he was injured by Lindo; he (Bristol) never pointed out any axe to him,NBA Throwback Jerseys, nor did he (Inderpaul) see any axe.Under cross examination by attorney at law Kim Kyte,Ted Williams Red Sox Throwback Jersey, the policeman stated that Bristol offered him his car keys,Wade Boggs Red Sox Throwback Jersey, but he did not take it. The car he said was destroyed by fire. There was a large crowd which was very hostile and the police had to shoot in the air to quell what was happening.Inderpaul stated that he was not aware that the car was looted before it was burnt. He was also not aware if Bristol’s workers were beaten. The witness said that he could not remember the names Martin O’Brian or Charles Adonis, and could not recall if statements were taken from Leslie Hughes, O’Brian and Adonis. HeErrol Lindotold the court that the possibility existed that their statements were in the police file. He also testified that he did not look for the axe, and that no axe was handed over to him.When the prosecution closed its case the defence put forward a lengthy no case submission which was led by Attorney Nigel Hughes. Prosecutor Natasha Backer subsequently responded to the defence’s no case submission.Bristol is being represented by Attorneys-at-Law Nigel Hughes and Kim Kyte,Kevin Mchale Celtics Throwback Jersey, in association with Tanya Warren Clements and Shabana Barnwell.There have been testimonies so far from Police ballistics expert, Corporal Floyd Hosannah, Travis Crandon, Rookmin Dindyal,Chicago Bears Throwback Jersey, Indranie Nandalall called “Meena” (at whose place Bristol sought refuge),John Elway Denver Broncos Throwback Jersey, Agnes Joseph, Cassandra Arthur, Police Sergeant Curtis Cort and Corporals Brian Caesar, Phillip Walters and Dharmendra Inderpaul .The cause of death was given as shock and hemorrhage due to gunshot injuries.The matter is expected to continue tomorrow when the judge is expected to make a ruling on the defence’s no case submission. |
