Published 18 June 2017

CRIMINALS WILL FIND NO HIDING PLACE IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 16, 2017 (SKNIS):  Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, while wrapping up the debate on the Firearms Amendment Bill, 2017, said that it is clear indication that government will not condone any acts of violence, and that it will not tolerate the hiding of any criminal.

 

“The Bill by increasing the penalty by 50 percent from 10 to 15 years is an indication to all who would hear and listen that they must find no hiding place. No hiding place in the homes of a parent or family member. No hiding place in our schools nor in our churches. No hiding place in our political parties. No hiding place anywhere. Law and order must again be the mantra,” said Prime Minister Harris, while ensuring citizens and residents that the government will do all in its power in the pursuit of justice.  “Yes, I accept that there is a clarion call by all law abiding citizens for stiffer penalties to be exacted on the culprits and we are doing so today and we will do more. This Bill then is about the future.  It will not bring back the loved ones lost, but it will certainly discourage others who know that the consequences, when caught, will be severely harsh.” 

 

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Published 18 June 2017

St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN); The older brother of slain teen Leanna Napoleon has been charged with murder in connection to her death.

Brandon Lee Wells, said to be in his early 20s, had been taken into custody hours after police were led to where his missing sister’s body was buried. He was charged on Saturday (June 17).

The 17-year-old 5th form student, who resided at Keys Village with a guardian, disappeared May 8, and her brother was among the few persons taken into custody for questioning while police searched in vain.

Police have not said how they came by the information that the teen had been killed and buried in the hills of Olivees, however they confirmed the remains found in the location overnight Wednesday was in fact Leanna.

They have also not said how and when the girl was killed.

Unconfirmed reports indicate police may be on the hunt for other individuals connected to the killing.

Leanna is the third female killed in the federation this year, bringing the homicide toll to 15.

 

 

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