The man charged with murder in connection with the Feb. 9 shooting death of Dorsetshire Hill woman Purlinea Greaves has been freed.
Abdul Garrick aka Why Why, 30, of Rockies, was freed after the conclusion of a preliminary inquiry at the Serious Offences Court on Wednesday.
Chief Magistrate Rechanne Browne concluded that the prosecution had not offered enough evidence to sustain the murder charge against Garrick.
However, since this was a preliminary hearing rather than a trial, Garrick or other person(s) can be charged in connection with the crime again, if investigators find more evidence.
Greaves, a 28-year-old timekeeper, of Dorsetshire Hill, died in hospital around 4 p.m. on Feb. 10, about 20 hours after she was shot in the head in her home community.
Garrick had always maintained his innocence, saying he was not guilty of the charge.
As he arrived for his first court appearance on Feb. 20, Garrick, a fruit vendor, described himself as “the general” and asked detectives to ensure that the media got photos of him.
One of the detectives from the Major Crimes Unit commented to Garrick that he (Garrick) does not take anything seriously, even as the murder accused commented that the investigator loves to laugh.
Garrick had arrived in court sporting a single-plaits hairstyle and wearing an ill-fitting black jacket over a grey waistcoat and white dress shirt.
He was also dressed in baby blue slacks, orange socks and orange and white track shoes.
Police not doing their job properly
Does it come as a surprise? […] They are not the best of the best and could be considered as one of ka kind when it comes to efficiency and effectiveness. Its not a surprise.
Help them do it then
I agree with you Tad.
The police don’t care if one is GUILTY OR NOT, ALL THEY WANT IS A RESULT,, THATS WHY BRITAIN ABOLISHED THE DEATH PENALTY
MBG27 i will start here by suggesting better forensics and ballistic capability, DNA testing is another area and confidentiality is another. The habit of sourcing police recruits based upon politician recommendation is another tendency that should be eliminated. Don’t forget performance based and promotion.
Does the law allow Mr Garrick to sue the government for malicious prosecution and false arrest? What recourse does Mr Garrick has? Any Lawyer here who knows the law. I am not calling her on the bush lawyer who called himself a lawyer, a wannabe.