Murder accused turns himself in

Aman accused of murder and rape and who reportedly absconded bail turned himself in to the police yesterday.

Thirty-three-year old Rushawn Patterson of Harvey River in Lucea, Hanover, reported to the Lucea police, within 24 hours of the Jamaica Constabulary Force alerting the public. The police say he was arrested and placed in custody.

Patterson is being tried for murder, attempted murder and rape. He is scheduled to appear before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday, May 31.