Judge Dismisses Murder Case in Personal Trainer’s Death
The murder trial against Berle Wallace Jr concluded today when the judge accepted a no-case submission from defence attorney Wendel Alexander.
Wallace had faced murder charges in connection with the death of Christopher Smithers, a 36-year-old personal trainer who died from stab wounds in March 2022 outside Pita Pocket Restaurant on Popeshead Street.
Witness testimony during the trial revealed that Smithers initiated the physical confrontation.
According to court evidence, the incident began while both men were viewing Smithers’ phone, escalating when Smithers allegedly threw the first punch.
The altercation ended fatally when Wallace reportedly obtained a knife and stabbed Smithers.
The prosecution’s case appeared to falter due to insufficient evidence to support the murder charge.
The judge’s decision to uphold the defence’s no-case submission effectively ended the proceedings, clearing Wallace of the charges.
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