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Second Defendant in Arthur James Murder Case Dies

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Second defendant in Arthur James murder case dies
Second defendant in Arthur James murder case dies
Zamir O’Garro (photo by Newsco)

Zamir O’Garro, one of three men charged with the murder of Arthur James, died at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre this morning, approximately three years after being remanded.

O’Garro reportedly fell ill while in custody on Friday and was transported by ambulance to hospital.

He was said to be conscious and speaking normally during transport but subsequently had to be placed on life support. He died at this morning.

O’Garro had been on remand since 2021. The charges stem from events in October 2021 when James was reported missing. Days later, a burnt-out vehicle containing charred human remains was discovered in the Freetown and Willoughby Bay area. Forensic analysis later confirmed the remains were those of James.

O’Garro was charged alongside his brother Obasic O’Garro and their cousin Uroy Joseph, all from Liberta. Obasic died on February 7, 2024, due to health issues including kidney complications.

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Comments (14)

  • Looking in February 8, 2026, 9:32 PM

    The cousin going February 2028 he have enough time to make peace God

  • Joyless February 5, 2026, 3:17 PM

    Man a complain bout pain an a ask fa see the Dr an go hospital fa awhile an a only wen say he drop dun in dey ya’ll fine fa mek a move

  • Meali February 5, 2026, 3:12 PM

    Even if ya Google it dem a say the 3rd he died yet the family was told so on the 4th dat he died dat morning… Ya’ll naw gwan go at all wit how Ya’ll wanna deal with people life

  • Meali February 5, 2026, 3:08 PM

    Why the news confusing saying he died on the 3rd if he died on the 4th… Them people in the hospital know exactly how he died cause if he on life support how he dead just so without the Family taking him off … Just cause a jail him dey com from dem hardly give a good effort in tryna help him out.

  • Joyless February 5, 2026, 3:07 PM

    Why the news confusing saying he died on the 3rd if he died on the 4th… Them people in the hospital know exactly how he died cause if he on life support how he dead just so without the Family taking him off … Just cause a jail him dey com from dem hardly give a good effort in tryna help him out.

  • Lena February 5, 2026, 10:29 AM

    When people die in state custody, independent investigations should be automatic

  • Lolz February 5, 2026, 9:54 AM

    Not saying anything happened but too many unanswered questions here

  • Juju Bee February 4, 2026, 7:51 PM

    Hmmmmmm very strange

  • Informed citizen February 4, 2026, 4:08 PM

    The family deserves justice and closure.

  • Dianne February 4, 2026, 3:38 PM

    Same thing I’m saying!

  • Dianne February 4, 2026, 3:25 PM

    Wow… One way or another, God doesn’t sleep. Either that “cuss pan dem” took hold, someone poisoned Zamir, or he had a serious illness we don’t know about… Either way, this is very interesting, that the brothers died two years apart. The cousin better make peace with God, in case he’s next.

  • Matt February 4, 2026, 3:25 PM

    This case is starting to look cursed. Something isn’t right

  • Hillary February 4, 2026, 1:54 PM

    They checked to.see if someone poisoned mr?

  • Daniel February 4, 2026, 1:52 PM

    He just fell ill jussso……………ok

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