Crum-Ewing’s family hopeful for justice as 1st Anniversary of execution nears

Crum-Ewing's mother, Donna Harcourt told News Source that it is a pity that one year later the family is still seeking answers despite their own convictions of who are the persons responsible for her son’s death.

Crum-Ewing’s family hopeful for justice as 1st Anniversary of execution nears

On March 10, the relatives of murdered political activist Courtney Crum-Ewing will observe his first death anniversary even as they continue their search for justice.

Crum-Ewing’s mother, Donna Harcourt told News Source that it is a pity that one year later the family is still seeking answers despite their own convictions of who are the persons responsible for her son’s death.

She said she does not believe that her family will ever get full closure in the matter but she is however, convinced that some satisfaction could come from the courts.

 “It can’t bring him back but then it would give you a certain amount of closure. Because you’re seeing the same people all the time, you see like their life is going on normal… so it keep bothering me but if justice is served it wouldn’t bring back my son but I will get a little closure,” she said.

Almost moved to tears, Harcourt said she now waits with bated breath to hear from police investigators on the progress being made in the case.

Last week, CID ranks arrested three men who are all closely associated with the opposition People’s Progressive Party. But although family members anticipated a breakthrough, the police were forced to release the men while they continued their investigations.

The grieving mother said she is now forced to rely on the daily newspapers to be updated on the case. She claimed that she wasn’t contacted recently by the police contrary to the regular updates she received in the past.

One man, Regan Rodrigues, known as “Grey Boy” was already charged with the murder. However, family members and police believe more persons may be involved.

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“When they held Rodrigues I said it was the beginning but I knew it wasn’t him alone. So I’m praying for them to be able to get other people involved,” she said.

As for Crum Ewing’s children, they are forced to grow up without a father but are coping with the unfortunate reality. Crum Ewing’s bullet riddled body was found on the roadway at Diamond New Scheme, East Bank Demerara (EBD) on March 10, 2015. The ex-Guyana Defence Force (GDF) officer, known for his one-man protests, was shot dead while urging residents to vote against the then ruling party at the May 2015 general elections.

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