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Update on Goodlands Homicide

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Thirty-four-year-old Leandra Pierre of Goodlands, Castries, was on Thursday formally charged for causing the death of 39-year-old Cletus Edward of the same address.

On Sunday, April 9, 2017, Edward succumbed to injuries sustained during an altercation at his residence.

A post mortem examination conducted upon the body by Dr. Heather Emmanuel determined the cause of death was cardiac tamponade secondary to stab wound to the chest.

Pierre appeared before the First District Court in Castries for a bail hearing and was remanded in custody until Thursday, May 11, 2017.

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