DPP Addresses Concerns Over Longstanding Homicide Probes

by Keira St. Rose On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Daarsrean Greene provided updates on several unresolved high-profile homicide cases. Greene spoke at a news conference amid mounting public concern over delayed justice. Addressing a room packed with journalists and concerned citizens, he acknowledged the persistent backlog of cases that have prolonged the wait for justice. However, he emphasized that while tasked with prosecuting cases, his office does not oversee criminal investigations, which fall under the jurisdiction of agencies such as the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF). Nevertheless, he provided updates on cases for which the public needed clarity. Key updates provided by DPP Greene included: 1. Reginald Jean: Shot and killed by the police on February 28,  2011 at Marchand. Greene announced that the investigation is nearly complete. He said in his view there was sufficient evidence to warrant the arrest and formal interviewing of the officers involved on suspicion of reckless manslaughter. As a result, Greene requested that the investigating team be directed to complete their probe to allow due process of law. 2. Dwight Henry:  Shot and killed by the police on April 12, 2011, at Marigot. Greene announced there was not...