Hung jury in murder case against cook, lover
Cook Alexis Turpin and her lover Stephon Barlow are now likely to face a fresh trial over the 2016 murder of Turpin’s partner, Sherwin Johnson after a jury was unable to arrive at a verdict.
Following hours of deliberations, the jury late last evening returned with a hung verdict regarding the charge against Turpin and Barlow for the fatal July 2nd, 2016 crow bar beating inflicted on Johnson.
The matter was presided over by Justice Brassington Reynolds at the High Court in Georgetown.
Turpin was represented by attorney Ravindra Mohabir while Barlow was represented by attorney Clyde Forde.
The state’s case was led by Prosecutor Seeta Bishundial, in association with Tyra Bakker.
It is alleged that, on July 2, at George-town, Barlow and Turpin, armed with a crowbar battered Johnson to death.
An 18-year-old gold miner was last Friday seriously injured by three known suspects at Five Star Landing, North West District, Region One.
The victim is said to be Gregory Henry of Return, Baramita, North West District. Photos contained in a police report showed gaping wounds to the left side of his face, left side of his jaw, in his left palm, his left arm, and another under his left rib cage.
The report stated that following the attack, Henry was transported to the Port Kaituma Hospital by public- spirited citizens. He was later transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital. His condition is listed as serious but stable.
Police investigations continue.