Man Charged for Killing Asot Micheal Remanded to Prison

Published November 11, 2024, 9:30 AM

Alexta Francis, aged 26, has been remanded to prison, in connection with the murder of St. Peter Member of Parliament Asot Michael, following an unusual early court session this morning.

Leon Symister, Francis’ attorney, refrained from making any statements after the hearing, which concluded prior to the court’s usual 9:00 am.

Micheal 54, was found at his residence in Dry Hill last week Tuesday.

He was found in the corridors of his home in a pool of blood. It appears that he was stabbed to death.

The subsequent court date is scheduled for February 5, during which committal proceedings will take place.

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Comments (3)

AG November 11, 2024, 3:13 PM

That’s if he really did it
Somebody that I used to know. November 11, 2024, 12:01 PM

Alexta, you have made many stupid choices growing up from adolescence to adulthood but this choice is by FAR the most idiotic one. You should have thought about your son, maybe you wouldn’t be in prison for the rest of your life. Bless your heart. May Asot’s soul find peace 🕊️
Faithful national #1 November 11, 2024, 10:47 AM

With such a lawyer this confessed killer has.no chance of beating the charges. Better if you had requested a court-appointed lawyer (if that system exists here).Your lawyer is in for the hype. His party is on the hunt for runners. Maybe this performance is his test. Typical old-people remedy. Brace yourself Sir. I suggest that you acquire dental implants which are far more reliable than mere dentures that can fall out during heated debates or arguments.

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