Former Prison Guard Remanded for Murder

Former prison officer Dwight Rodney Peters, from Ovals, has been remanded to His Majesty’s Prison on a murder charge.

Peters’s legal representation is led by Attorney Wayne Benjamin Marsh. He tells Antigua.news that he will seek alternative holding arrangements while also pursuing bail in the High Court.

Peters stands accused of the murder of inmate Ricknaldo Isaac from Bendals.

The case has been adjourned until November 25, with Acting Chief Magistrate Dexter Wason presiding over the proceedings.

During the court session, a number of Peters’ former colleagues appeared in a display of solidarity.

A poignant image posted on NewsCo’s Facebook page captured Peters receiving support from colleagues, friends, and family outside the court.

Tensions reportedly escalated later, when the deceased’s father expressed his satisfaction with the outcome on the court grounds.

Isaac, aged 26, sustained grave injuries in a prior altercation at His Majesty’s Prison. He was reportdely slammed to the ground by Peters. He died in May.

the correctional facility earlier this year, passing away in May and being laid to rest last week.