Man to stand trial in High court for killing taxi driver

Criminal-JusticeBerbice: Stephen Campbell of Lot 5 Number Seven Village; East Coast Berbice has been committed to stand trial for murder in the High Court after a prima facie case was made out against him. The decision was read by Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo at the Reliance Magistrate’s court.

Campbell is accused of murdering taxi driver Trevor Kissoon, between June 9th and 10th, 2010. He will  face a judge and jury in the next sitting of the next criminal assizes in Berbice.

 Trevor Kissoon, 27, was found in a trench at Bramfield, Number seven, village,  East Cost Berbice around noon on the 10th of June. 

Kissoon of 24 Alexander Street New Amsterdam was employed with the J&N Taxi Service in New Amsterdam. He was the driver of a Silver Grey 212 Toyota Car with licence plate HB 7489. The car was never found.

Attorney at law Mursaline Bacchus is appearing for the accused. Police Prosecutor Corporal Orin Joseph conducted the state’s case.