Guyanese Law Student Death Case Delayed Until November

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Guyanese Law Student Death Case Delayed Until November

A 24-year-old man accused of killing a visiting Guyanese law student will learn next month whether his case advances to the High Court for trial.

Victor Ince of Lightfoot West was expected to face committal proceedings on Wednesday before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel, but the hearing has been rescheduled for November 5.

Ince faces serious charges stemming from the May 7 death of 19-year-old Joyleen Abraham at Judges Estate. The charges include forcibly seizing and confining the young woman, as well as unlawfully killing her.

The University of Guyana law student was found unresponsive on a roadway linking New Winthorpes Village to the Jabberwock main road. Abraham had reportedly been visiting Antigua to see a personal friend when the fatal incident occurred.

Reports indicate Abraham allegedly jumped from a vehicle that Ince was operating before being discovered on the rural road. A medical doctor pronounced her dead at the scene.

Following the incident, police seized the vehicle for forensic analysis and questioned Ince about the circumstances surrounding Abraham’s death.

This story was first published by Antigua News on : antigua.news/2025/09/21/guyanese-law-student-death-case-delayed-until-november. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (17)

  • Pearl September 21, 2025, 6:55 AM

    They killed this poor child. Ain’t no way she jumped from a moving car. Justice for you babygirl
    Reply
  • Lilian Scott September 21, 2025, 7:12 AM

    The charges include forcibly seizing and confining the young woman, as well as unlawfully killing her. Wicked man. You stripped a young woman of her future. She loved school. Loved education. She was a dreamer. She had plans for her life..You took that away. Rott in hell
    Reply
  • Anonymous September 21, 2025, 8:01 AM

    Every time I see this incident I am still wondering how did we get here she is only nineteen,this breaks my heart to see how this young bright and shining star left us ,call me naive but my child wasn’t going to make that trip
    Reply
  • Apex Jones September 21, 2025, 10:46 AM

    What happen. She come and see another man and he gets vex.
    He has no right to kill the person child and her parents should get justice for their daughter
    Reply
    • Dillon September 21, 2025, 6:05 PM

      This whole case have me uneasy. A bright young law student, only 19, life snatched away. These things shake up the whole community. I hope justice is done for Joyleen
      Reply
  • Britney wallace September 21, 2025, 4:46 PM

    This story broke me… 19 years old, a law student, so much promise gone in a blink. Life really fragile. I hope she get justice ut in this country you never know
    Reply
  • Kimmy September 21, 2025, 4:56 PM

    Sad all around.
    Reply
  • AM September 21, 2025, 5:19 PM

    SCREAMING JUSTICE FOR THIS YOUNG BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER
    Reply
  • Anonymous September 21, 2025, 5:49 PM

    Her blood will cry out…
    Reply
  • Informed citizen September 21, 2025, 7:34 PM

    Another delay… it’s heartbreaking for the family who has already been waiting so long for justice. Every postponement feels like reopening the wound.
    Reply
  • Anthony Davis September 21, 2025, 9:53 PM

    Sometimes the justice system move slow, but I’m glad a date is finally set. November not too far away. I just pray the case don’t get pushed back again. Her family deserves closure
    Reply
  • Grillx September 21, 2025, 10:23 PM

    This whole case have me uneasy. A bright young law student, only 19, life snatched away. These things shake up the whole community. I hope justice is done for Joyleen
    Reply
  • Lena September 22, 2025, 8:46 AM

    Too many young women ending up victims these days. We need to take stronger action against violence, especially when visitors come to Antigua. Our island’s name getting tarnished because of things like this
    Reply
  • Izzy Narine September 22, 2025, 11:25 AM

    This is such a sad situation. That young girl came here just to visit and ended up losing her life. My heart goes out to her family in Guyana. We have to pray for justice to be served and for the truth to come out in court
    Reply
  • Izzy Narine September 22, 2025, 11:25 AM

    This is such a sad situation. That young girl came here just to visit and ended up losing her life. My heart goes out to her family in Guyana. We have to pray for justice to be served and for the truth to come out in court.
    Reply
  • Maki September 22, 2025, 11:36 AM

    My chest heavy just reading this. That poor young lady had her whole future ahead of her. It’s just heartbreaking
    Reply
  • Brent September 22, 2025, 11:53 AM

    Poor girl. Everytime I see this story I get shivers. He said she threw herself out of a moving vehicle
    Reply

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