Duo arrested for 2023 Long Look murder
Two men have been arrested following an extensive year-long investigation into the 2023 murder of Kemo Lettsome on Tortola.
The incident, which occurred on April 30 last year, saw the 37-year-old fatally shot at a family gathering near the Stickett in Long Look. Vernon Bernard, 32, from Manuel Reef, and Jelani Marquis, 28, from Hannah’s Estate, have been charged with the murder.
Their arrests represent a significant development in the case, bringing a semblance of hope and potential closure to the grieving family and the wider community. Both suspects were apprehended by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force’s (RVIPF) Major Incident Team.
On the day in question, Lettsome was among family and friends when he was targeted in a drive-by shooting and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Police Commissioner Mark Collins praised the relentless dedication and effort of the officers involved, highlighting their commitment to justice and community safety that has been crucial in reaching this critical stage of the investigation.
While the investigation is ongoing, the RVIPF expressed a commitment to gathering all necessary evidence and keeping the public informed, all the while maintaining the integrity of the ongoing investigation. The police also thanked the community for its support and cooperation during this difficult time.
They urged anyone with further information about this or other cases to come forward. The police assured confidentiality for those providing information, which can be done via the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-8477(TIPS) or the RVIPF Intelligence Department at 368-9339.
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Was that sneaky snake involved in the murder at Manuel reef? The parasite and a danger to the community is finally off the streets. HIP HIP HORAYYYYY!!!
Those two dudes was going to face some serious street justice if the police did not snatch them up.
That is what I was hearing also. Street justice was going to handle them in a blaze of glory. They need to thank the police for picking them up.
Those 2 BETTER THANK THEIR LUCKY STARS THE POLICE GOT THEM BECAUSE THEY WERE ABOUT TO GET LIT UP ON THE STREET OR WHEREVER THEY WERE SPOTTED LIKE FIRE WORKS.
The street justice was taking too long.
Perhaps if they WATERBOARD THE STREET THUG THEY WILL GET INFORMATION ON WHO PULL THE TRIGGER ON THE ATTORNEY A FEW WEEKS AGO AND A FEW OF THE UNSOLVED. WATERBOARD A NI**ER HE WILL TALK.
Admin let this one through must be a WHITE HONKY MUTANT PHUK who own this site.
How does it feel knowing that white honky mutants rule your world and make you feel as inadequate as a skidmark on the inside of your underwear?
talk to much. these been in the jewelry thief that lasted 1 week
That boy Bernard and his friends are ki**ers. i hope police case is strong against him to get him convicted. We need to get rid of him and his kind from between us. Bunch of animals!
Thanks RVIPF now lets see if the DPP can do their part and finally get a win for murder trial and not no petty trial where people alrdy plead guilty smh
waiting to see wa davies say now
The head Boss w* pay for all them hit see muss lost a eye and can’t walk, that for he got for killing po,d and the little boy on the hi way
Good job RVIPF. Keep on plugging. Keep on working. I love it when you solve one of these murders that are long outstanding. Love it. We are praying for you.
B charged re murder of Passion, theft at Pier Park and still on the street! M charged for stealing from his cousin, Pier Park, robbery, drug possession and also still on the street! When is the DPP going to start getting swift successful prosecutions.
DDP Goin 0-52 with this case here!
So wait these guys been through so much and they were still allowed to walk the streets like normal?
I used to be against this illegal gun thing but I really cant blame people for arming themselves with this failure of a system. Its like we let a lion back out into the bush and say to the community dont pick up a rock for protection.
Time to legalize fire arms if the court is going to let animals back onto the streets time & time again!