Second Policeman in Dominica Charged with Murder of Teen Girl

Second policeman in Dominica charged with murder of teen girl

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Police officer Joshua Hamlet has been remanded to prison until October 2, as he became the second member of the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) to be charged with murder following the discovery of the body of a 16-year-old girl who had been reported missing last month. Hamlet appeared in a magistrate’s court in Roseau on Monday, charged with the murder of Jerbiah Paul, who had been reported missing since July…

Two Dominica police officers charged with murder of teenage girl

The discovery of the severely decomposed remains of missing teenager Jerbiah Paul has led to murder charges against two police officers in Dominica. Paul was reported missing on July 24. On August 12, her remains were found on a cliff in the northern village of Capuchin and later linked to her. Police said DNA testing was needed to confirm her identity. Jerbiah Paul Police officer Joshua Hamlet appeared in court on Monday. He was formally charge…