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SOURCE: ANTIGUA OBSERVER- The court was told that the victims are currently not on island and will be returning in November for the court hearing.
The prosecution will have to present evidence to convince the court that Carr was in fact involved in the crime.
The allegations are that during the robbery at the property at Mill Reef Club — an exclusive east coast community — the accused were said to have tied up and robbed three residents of a quantity of valuable items and cash.
The property at the Mill Reef Club is reportedly owned by James and Elizabeth Lewis, a married couple in their 70s. The Lewises were entertaining a friend on the day of the incident.
According to reports, the three friends were conversing under a cabana near the pool around 10 pm when they were allegedly approached by three masked men who were armed with knives and wearing gloves.
The robbers reportedly restrained the victims from behind and bound their hands and mouths with duct tape.
Among the items stolen from the three victims were a black-handled chef’s knife, iPhones, iPods, jewellery valued at US $10,000, and a curling iron. The men also allegedly took over US $1,100 in cash.
Before leaving, the perpetrators locked the complainants in a bedroom. However, they were able to free themselves and report the incident to the police immediately.
An investigation was subsequently launched which led to the three accused being arrested and charged.
The trial date has been set for a man accused of robbing three elderly people at the Mill Reef Club more than three years ago.
Marlon Carr of Fort Road will return to court on November 24 to stand trial for aggravated robbery, an offence which occurred on April 6, 2022.
Carr was jointly charged with two other men — Rickardo Bussawan of Villa who pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated robbery and was sentenced to three concurrent eight-year sentences — and Delon Wills, who has denied the allegation.
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It’s crucial that justice is served promptly. Delays only prolong the pain for victims and their families.
Dem always set trial date, but how often dem really follow through? Mi hope dis time dem serious.
Back inna mi day, crime like dis was rare. Now it feel like every month is a new case.
We need to address the root causes leading our young men to such actions. Prevention is better than cure.
Mi tired a hear bout robbery and violence. When we goin’ see real change?
I think Incidents like these affect local businesses. Safety concerns can deter customers and investors.”