Driver charged with murder of pregnant teenager
Published:Sunday | January 19, 2025 | 11:48 AM
The police have charged the driver who was taken into custody in relation to the murder of the pregnant teenager whose body was discovered wrapped in a tarpaulin in Devon Pen, St Mary, on January 5.
Thirty-nine-year-old Labbede Carr, also known as 'Chubby', of Sligo Road, Mountain View, St Andrew, was formally charged with the murder of 16-year-old Jadene Gayle, also known as 'Big Red' on Saturday afternoon.
Gayle is believed to have been killed elsewhere and then dumped in the St Mary community by her killer.
"The police investigation, led by the St Mary division, took Carr into custody as the primary suspect in this tragic case," commented Anthony Wallace, Acting Superintendent of police for the St Mary Police Division.
"Authorities are working to finalise the court date for Mr Carr, which will be announced in due course. The police remain committed to delivering justice for the victim and her family and urge anyone with additional information regarding this case to come forward," he added.
- Gareth Davis
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