– ‘Intellectual author(s) still at large’ – victim’s Pastor lamentsWails echoed through the hallowed halls of the Georgetown High Court yesterday, shortly after four men were convicted for the execution-style murder of 72-year-old Clementine Fiedtkou-Parris.Fiedtkou-Parris of Lot 42 Robb Street, Georgetown, was killed in her home on June 30, 2011, as part of a conspiracy for money, and was related to a property dispute.On the day of the fatal shooting, two men entered the woman’s yard and requested an audience with her. Upon hearing the persons’ request, she moved to the door. A gunman opened fire on her, hitting her several times about the body. After the shooting, the assailants made their escape in a waiting car.Four men, who were on trial for the vicious attack, were yesterday given a combined sentence of 324 years for the murder. The sentences were imposed by Justice Navindra SinghOrwin Hinds, called “Red Man,” of Burnham Boulevard, Mocha, East Bank Demerara; Kevin October called, “Troy,” of Second Street, Agricola, East Bank Demerara; Cleon Hinds and Roy Jacobs called “Chippie” or “Black Boy” of Evans Street, Charlestown, were each sentenced to serve 81 years in prison.The sentences comprised a base of 60 years, 10 years for premeditation,
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Wholesale China Jerseys, who were seated in the prisoners’ dock, covered their faces and shook their heads in dismay at the announcement.?? They all maintained that they had nothing to do with the murder.“I haven’t done anything wrong. I know nothing about this thing,”said an emotional Orwin Hinds, in response.? Kevin October maintained “the records will show that I was in police custody at the time of the murder.”Their colleagues echoed similar sentiments.Attorneys George Thomas, Moti Singh, Raymond Alli all pleaded on behalf of the men, for light sentences. In relation to Orwin Hinds, Attorney Thomas noted that this was his first time before the court; he had no antecedents or prior convictions.? In addition, the lawyer beseeched the court for leniency, noting that yesterday was also his client‘s birthday.In his plea of mitigation, Cleon Hinds‘ lawyer Raymond Alli told the court that his client is 38 years old and a father of three minors.Attorneys Singh and Thomas subsequently indicated to the court their intention to appeal the convictions, on behalf of their clients. The case was presented by State Prosecutors Teshana Lake and Narissa Leander, who sought the court’s guidance in sentencing.Seats of the public gallery of the courtroom were filled to capacity. Relatives and friends of the accused as well as curious onlookers appeared anxious as they waited on the judge’s pronouncement.? Some persons were forced to exit the courtroom as they could not contain their emotions. Others whispered among themselves,”well dem boys going down today.”“Dem gun get lash hard. Is bare big numbers this Judge know,” one observer commented.Prior to handing down his ruling,
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