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Former DPP to Defend Alleged Child Killer Angela Mejia

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Former DPP to Defend Alleged Child Killer Angela Mejia

Former Director of Public Prosecutions Anthony Armstrong is set to represent Angela Mejia, who has been charged with the murder of 9-year-old Chantel Crump.

Although Armstrong did not attend court today, attorneys standing in for him confirmed that he will be overseeing the defense.

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This morning, there was a heavy police presence at the court. Several journalists were prevented from approaching the perimeter, which was guarded by heavily armed policemen.

According to police, Mejia allegedly picked up Chantel in Grays Farm on March 12 and later killed her in Glanvilles.

During today’s hearing, the court was informed that the case file is still under investigation, and the matter has been rescheduled for committal proceedings on September 17.

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Comments (9)

  • Juju Bee June 5, 2025, 12:31 AM

    Confused much cause I read somewhere where he said that he is not her legal counsel

  • Ben Simmons June 4, 2025, 1:21 PM

    Brazen byiatch even wants to be represented. Antigua and barbuda lawyers are more wicked than Satan. And look at who is representing her. A man who knows about criminals very well. What a waw

  • A Quiet Observer June 4, 2025, 1:05 PM

    Criminals globally have the right to their day in court! Due process is available for everyone. You are behaving as if this is the first young girl to be kidnapped and killed. I sympathise with the family on the loss of their sweet child but let’s be sensible here and not let emotions and sentiment take over. Let good sense prevail! Angela deserves her day in court so that the nation can truly understand what motivated the murder. And defence lawyers are trained to be impartial and look at the facts of the matter, and not get carried away by public opinion.

  • Pissed June 4, 2025, 10:19 AM

    Anybody but me feel as if this little wretch will walk free?

  • Rachel MICHAEL June 4, 2025, 10:18 AM

    Little more, mongoose didn’t make it to court before we heard he’ll be spending years in jail. Yet Angela date is being pushed back? The things we do to protect real criminals. The system is going to fail Chantel. And once it dies the person behind this comment will ensure Gaston n his team never win another election! I’ll show you power! #justiceforchantel #antiguafailedyoubabygirl

  • Devorn Carter June 4, 2025, 10:14 AM

    Would even expect anyone to defend her stone! A cold blooded child murderer. What about her accomplice? He probably on a boat somewhere. What they going to do next? Dismiss the case and send her along with her accomplice to Venezuela? Cause that seems like Antigua’s get away country

  • Rhea June 4, 2025, 10:11 AM

    Not shocking ofc. I know someone will step to the plate. This will be tried and they will continue pushing back the date. The autopsy results were inconclusive right? Yeah. They will say there were no evidence of cause of death

  • Stone June 4, 2025, 10:07 AM

    couldn’t find anybody else to take the job? interesting

  • Antigua Surf June 4, 2025, 10:01 AM

    Someone stand to defend such a girl? I hope we get the justice! I couldn’t be someone high in power at a time like this! She’s lucky to still have breath. And of course they would have heavy court presence. Protecting the devil? Where was Chantel’s protection? Where was the heavy police presence when Chantel was kidnapped?

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