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Alexta Francis
Alexta Francis, the young man who admitted to the murder of MP Asot Michael, is set to appear in court tomorrow. There, they will decide whether his case will proceed to trial in the High Court.
He has been held at maximum security at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP). The 26-year-old confessed that on November 5, he took Michael’s life, with the MP’s body discovered in a pool of blood by his maids at his residence.
Authorities suspects that the murder occurred in the early hours of the morning, and sources indicate that Michael suffered multiple stab wounds.
While police have not disclosed the motive for the crime, a family insider revealed that Michael was viciously attacked, with a piece of the weapon embedded in his body and his teeth knocked out, implying he was struck in the face.
Francis’s initial court appearance took place during a special early morning session. Reports suggest that both he and his mother have received death threats, leaving uncertainty about whether he will be afforded the same level of security during tomorrow’s hearing.
Scotland Yard officers are now involved in the investigation, seeking circumstantial evidence to bolster the prosecution’s case.
When he was killed, Michael was a sitting member of parliament, an unprecedent event in the history of Antigua and Barbuda.
If Francis is found guilty, sentencing will adhere to the guidelines set by the Eastern Caribbean Court for murder, which may include the death penalty or a life sentence.
Just watch his face. Bug Dutty Stupesss. Why are you crying? Ah? Why? Why are tears rolling down your hard evil face? When you were stabbing my MP you weren’t crying? Ah? I hope you get the death penalty. Life for a Life
I hope he never gets out of jail for being a murderer.
I just wanna know why he killed the man.
There is no excuse for taking another’s life If you kill someone in self-defense, it is considered justifiable homicide in most jurisdictions, but it is crucial to demonstrate that the force used was “reasonable and proportionate” to the threat you faced, meaning you only used the necessary amount of force to protect yourself from imminent harm; if excessive force was used, you could still face legal consequences even if you were acting in self-defense.
Key points to remember:
Reasonable force:
The law allows you to use force to defend yourself, but only to the extent that is considered “reasonable” in the circumstances.
Imminent threat:
You must be facing an immediate and serious threat to use deadly force in self-defense.
Duty to retreat:
In some jurisdictions, you may have a duty to retreat from a dangerous situation before resorting to deadly force, depending on the specific circumstances.