27-Year-Old Suspect Confesses to Killing MP Asot Michael

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27-Year-Old Suspect Confesses to Killing MP Asot Michael

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Police are set to charge a 27-year-old Golden Grove man who reportedly confessed to killing St. Peter MP Asot Michael.

News reports the suspect has provided key evidence, forming the basis of charges expected later today. Investigators have not yet identified a motive for the fatal stabbing, which occurred at Michael’s Dry Hill home, where he was found on Tuesday.

The MP’s murder has shocked the nation, marking a significant development in the case.

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EARLIER REPORTS:

Antigua and Barbuda is seeking help from authorities in London to solve the killing of a member of Parliament in the Caribbean island nation who was found stabbed to death this week.

The decision was taken Wednesday by Cabinet members who also announced an official funeral for Asot Michael, 54, a boisterous and often controversial former government minister whose body was discovered at his seaside home in Antigua on Tuesday.

As a former British colony, the twin-island nation still has strong ties to Britain and in the past has requested help from London police in high-profile cases.

Authorities have not publicly disclosed any suspected motive, and no one has been arrested. It was the first time in memory that a politician has been killed in Antigua, and the case has shocked the island nation.

Police Commissioner Atlee Rodney told The Associated Press that police have questioned several people. He said the death was ruled a homicide given wounds to the body, but declied to give further details.

Michael was a businessman whose family owns a local casino and retail shops including a shoe store. He ascended through the ranks of the governing Antigua & Barbuda Party, and was well known for being a philanthropist. Most notable was his annual distribution of food, toys and, in some instances, household goods and appliances to constituents at Christmas.

Adrian Williams, Michael’s campaign manager during the 2023 general elections, said generosity defined the late politician. “His heart was big,” Williams said.

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Michael had served as public works minister and later held tourism, economic development and energy portfolios in Cabinet before being ousted from the party in 2022 following various controversies including an international bribery case in which he has denied wrongdoing.

Unfazed by his dismissal, he successfully ran as an independent in the 2023 election to retain his seat in Parliament.

As a parliamentarian, Michael was a lightning rod for controversy. He was ejected from the chamber on several occasions, and in 2023, he was suspended by the House speaker who accused him of being disruptive and insulting.

Michael also had a pending battery charge for allegedly assaulting a police officer at carnival event earlier this year. He had pled not guilty.

Prime Minister Gaston Browne said in a statement Tuesday that he was “saddened and disturbed” by Michael’s sudden death.

“Although our relationship became strained for a period and his formal association with the party ended, he maintained his interest in the political life of the country,” Browne said. “Earlier this year, we reconnected, and I welcomed him as a friend and colleague.”

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  3. I don’t understand this article at all. A 27
    Year old man confessed of killing Mr Micheal. Did he give the reason for killing him ?
    Further down in the article it said no one is charge for the killing of Mr Micheal. Whoever wrote this article must go back to school. You are only misleading the public.
    It’s high time , Antigua government hired men and women who can solve crimes. Too much families is mourning the death of their loved ones and cannot get any closer .
    My families and I are still mourning the lost of my brother Roy Carridice who was killed on his farm in Cassada Garden in 2014. The alleged killer is out on bail , working and living his good life.
    It’s time to rise up and protest against this terrible act that is crushing our country. The whole Caribbean must come together and pass the law to bring back hanging.These people who took away someone life, must have their own life taken away the same. Not to go in jail to eat taxpayers money.No way.
    Mr Micheal was a feeding tree for the whole of the country.There is not one politician can walk in his shoes when it comes on humanitarian. He gives to anyone. The whole of his constituency can put on there pot on fire and wait on him.
    The children in his constituency will surely miss him. Christmas will never be the same in Antigua because some bastard took away Mr Micheal life.
    My daughter will not be able to show her godfather her achievements.Many young people who lives he have touch in a positive way , will not be able to show their appreciation.
    I think a day off should be given Mr Micheal . He deserves it.Some may not see my point but this should be. He will not be able to appreciate the day but his family will.
    Let’s have a day of prayer and fasting for our country. Let’s put all politic aside , and focus on our country and the coming of Jesus.
    Come on Antiguan and Barbudan .

  4. Talk boi talk! Talk boi talk! Talk boi talk! UPP is purging but ABLP is bleeding. Motive???? Money, assassination, robbery, jealousy????
    The UPP is purging and the ABLP is bleeding.

  5. I can’t wait to Hear the motive.
    Buss open his phone records and text messages and this victim will walk too.

    I beg Antiguans to take the blinders off your eyes, he was good to some but extremely vicious, blackmailing, wire tapping, fondling, raping, assaulting to many more.
    It’s not all Saint over here, plenty devil will be in the details aka defense.

  6. This suspect must be kept alive whilst in custody (and there is 24/7 police security) at all costs, and reveal to one and all, why he took Mr Asot Michael’s life.

    This investigation must leave no stone unturned; and the fact that there has been “allegedly” nothing stolen raises major concerns if this is true.

    Hopefully, the TRUTH and nothing but the TRUTH will prevail.

  7. Was the confession made voluntarily? Did he provide evidence that only the perpetrator would know at the time of the confession?

    I will say again, it is time that Antigua and Barbuda authorities accept we are in a modern and advance time/era and had they listened to me about forming an Intelligence and National Security Unit (INSU), WHICH I SPECIFICALLY STATED WOULD ALSO COLLECT INTELLIGENCE ON SAFETY/THREATS/RISK OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AS A MATTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY, then, probably, this would not have occurred.

    ABLP cabinet, MP, and law enforcement authorities FAILURE to listen to me have contributed to this death. And there will be more failure that could be avoided had ABLP simply engage with experts and place experts in appropriate advisory role and positions.

    Please, do you all recall these strong recommendation i made and wrote about on this same platform? Comment your answer below.

  8. SO ITS NOT A JAMAICAN AGAIN NOW ITS LOCAL ANTUGUAN KMFT MI WAH EVERY JAMAICAN PACK UP AN LEAVE THIS ISLAND BECAUSE YOU ALL MI GOOD SO ITS NOT A JAMAICAN AGAIN NOW ITS LOCAL ANTUGUAN KMFT MI WAH EVERY JAMAICAN PACK UP AN LEAVE THIS ISLAND BECAUSE YOU ALL MI GOOD

    mmmm now A Antiguan confess but am sure somebody send him to do it somebody wanted mt ascot dead he need to talk what truly happen an who send him
    look how they tarnish Jamaica name jus because a boy who born Antiguan has Jamaican parents kmft now look who confess you all should beat him until he tslk that man was a nice man everybody loved him who could realllllly hate him so much that they send this boy to kill him or was he acting on his own what vendetta he had

  9. 1991 Dollyhouse murder of Rolston Samuel, This is Armstrong & Welch all over again. Except that “rich man” is now the deceased. Funny how things come around. Village boy goes to jail and the rich man goes on to climb the ranks and walk freely. Scotland Yard wasted their time. Wonder if this village boy will “escape” prison. Half of you won’t even understand this comment anyway.

    The boy knows he can’t say who is behind this as he knows his family will die and his ride has already left the country…..

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  11. @ Facts,
    Unless this not self defense, then there is no justifiable reason for the killing of Asot Micheal in his home.
    I read with a straight face the comments that Asot was a good and generous person. I differ with those who saw Asot as being generous.
    He was just smarter and more cunning at the game of buying goodwill, than other politicians

    More import is that three foolie boys are taking the rap for the kidnapping and murder of Nigel Christian.
    Nigel Christian was a stand-up civil servant who was working to reduce and remove graft and corruption from The Saint John’s Port.
    While so many people are curious about motivation behind the Asot Micheal killing; few had concern about the background of the Nigel Christian accused murderers and their motivation.
    The differing interests in these two murders speaks volume of the state of the Antigua and Barbuda society.
    One man is diligently doing his job to reduce corruption as a civil servant. He has no largesse so the public don’t care.
    Another has deep pockets gotten from sucking the blood of poor people and returning minuscule handouts. That’s the one Antigua seems most concerned about.

  12. @I’m pretty sure someone got shot on that property a few years back, who was the shooter that time ??

    You can rest assured he was beaten at the station for sure, but that doesn’t mean the confession is false. Sometimes it is the fastest way to the truth.

    Scotland Yard can’t press charges here, they can only tell the police who is involved. They did that with Dollyhouse but only the village boys went to jail. I wonder if Welch will ever tell his story now he is out of prison and his financiers are all dead.

  13. The Money-Hawk told an audience in North America that Nigel Christian was not clean and some of those who were talking had benefitted from his actions. Whenever we have these happenings, this guy always seem to have some sort of info. Does he have pertinent information for the police? Check out the Choski matter. He’s a money and power hungry addict. His ultimate justice will come when Odebretch knocks on his door.

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