More charges pending against Jolyan Silvera in wife's murder

Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey today disclosed that more charges as to be laid against Jolyan Silvera are part of the probe into the murder of his wife Melissa Silvera.

The former parliamentarian was charged for her death this afternoon.

In giving an update, Bailey stated that the investigation remains active and more charges are pending against him.

He indicated that the probe has been a comprehensive and thorough one, which saw the utilisation of cyber, ballistic, telecommunications, forensic and other tools.

Melissa, 42, was murdered at her home located at Diamond Court, Diamond Road, Stony Hill.

Initial reports stated that Melissa died in her sleep on November 10 of natural cause, a month shy of her eighth wedding anniversary. 

An autopsy performed three weeks after her death unearthed at least three bullet fragments in her body.

This prompted the police to launch a murder investigation.

Jolyan Silvera's licensed firearm was taken for ballistic testing.

Today, the police confirmed that renovations were undertaken at the home of the couple, with investigators noting a retiling, a new paint job and new furniture.

They stated that this raised the suspicion of cops, which led to the appropriate personnel being brought in.  

Bailey defended the work of the police, dismissing claims of a cover-up.

He charged that it was the work of the police in pursuing an autopsy which led to a deeper investigation and the eventual arrest of a suspect and the laying of a murder charge. 

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