Prisoner serving 15 year sentence murdered by fellow inmate at Mazaruni

Prisoner serving 15 year sentence murdered by fellow inmate at Mazaruni

24-year-old prisoner Theon Smith was stabbed to death on Sunday by a fellow inmate at the Mazaruni prison during a fight. Smith was serving a 15 year jail sentence for robbery under arms, possession of illegal firearms and escaping lawful custody.

His assailant has been named as Akeem Edwards who is also 24 years old and who is serving time in jail on several robbery and gun related charges.

According to reports a confrontation between the two men quickly escalated on Sunday at the prison after Smith was accused of stealing items belonging to Edwards. Sources close to the investigation told News Source, that during the fight, Edwards pulled out a sharp object and stabbed Smith repeatedly to his body.

Prison security rushed in and hurried the bleeding Smith to the Bartica Hospital where he was pronounced dead. His assailant is now expected to face murder charges.

Back in 2009, Smith had escaped from custody and after he was recaptured he reported that he was allowed to escape by the prison guard who he said was offered a payment.

The young man who killed Smith also escaped from custody and was recaptured a just over a year ago.

Police and Prison Authorities are investigating the murder.

Filed: 15th September 2014 

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