Lyns’ murder trial adjourned
Published:Friday | December 4, 2009 | 6:55 PM
The trial of the two men charged with the murder of elderly Manchester couple was adjourned in the Home Circuit Court today.
This was because an expert witness for one the accused men did not turn up in court.
Twenty-year-old Lennox Swaby of Hopeton district, Manchester wants the expert to testify in relation to evidence led by the Crown that his shoe impression was found at the murder scene.
An adjournment was granted on Wednesday until today to allow Swaby sufficient time to get the witness who was said to be off the island.
When the men were brought before the court today Attorney-at-law Dr Randolph Williams who is representing Swaby said he made contact with the expert yesterday.
Dr Williams said the expert was in the island but would not be available before Monday.
Senior Puisne Judge Marva McIntsoh granted the application for an adjournment.
Swaby and 26-year-old garbage truck driver Calvin Powell of New Green, Manchester are charged with the double murder.
The trial began on October 5 in the Home Circuit Court.