2009-12-31 “T&T’s missing persons: Where have they gone?”
T&T’s missing persons: Where have they gone?
By Cherisse Moe
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 31 Dec 2009
They disappeared without a trace. Mysteriously gone from the face of the earth. Statistics from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit revealed that 904 people have been reported missing over the past year. Fifty three of those people have not been found. In [...]
Set Our People Free…Some blog statistics
Since this blog was started in April 2009, it received 25,851 views between that time and November 25 2009. The busiest day recorded 416 visitors. This was on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 when all available sources were being accessed for information about the shocking abduction and murder of the child, Tecia Henry.
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2009-10-20 “Parents of Salis Mack in Studio” [TnT CrimeWatch videos]
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2009-10-18 “Silas Mack’s attorney misses court.”
Silas Mack’s attorney misses court.
By Stacy Moore
Trinidad & Tobago’s Newsday | Sunday, October 18 2009
MURDER/kidnapping accused Silas Mack appeared before a Chaguanas magistrate on Friday, two weeks after he was beaten inside the Maximum Security Prison in Arouca.
When the case was called before Senior Magistrate Nanette Forde-John, Mack’s attorney Deke Rohlehr was not present in [...]
2009-10-09 “Murder accused lodges brutality complaint.”
Murder accused lodges brutality complaint.
By Ralph Banwarie
Trinidad & Tobago’s Newsday | Friday, October 9 2009
Murder accused Silas Mack yesterday complained of being beaten by prison officers when he appeared in court yesterday charged with the murder of Enterprise teenager Gail Durity.
Mack displayed bruises about his face and body as he was escorted to the Sangre [...]
2009-10-08 “Prison officers beat me.”
‘Prison officers beat me.’
By Nikita Braxton
Trinidad and Tobago Express | Thursday, October 8th 2009
The man charged with multiple murders and unsolved kidnappings, Silas Mack, is now claiming a beating at the hands of his prison guards at the Maximum Security Prison in Arouca.
Mack told his attorney, Deke Rohlehr, that the beating came because he refused [...]
2009-10-08 “Silas Mack in more trouble … after prison fracas.”
Silas Mack in more trouble … after prison fracas.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 8 Oct 2009
Murder and kidnapping accused Silas Mack is expected to face “disciplinary charges” after he was beaten while in custody at the Maximum Security Prison (MSP), Arouca, and had to be hospitalised. The incident took place last week at [...]
2009-10-07 “Silas Mack ‘beaten unconscious’ at prison.”
Silas Mack ‘beaten unconscious’ at prison.
By Rickie Ramdass
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Wednesday, October 7th 2009
SILAS MACK, the man accused of murder and multiple kidnappings, was reportedly beaten unconscious during a fight with inmates while at the Maximum Security Prison in Arouca last weekend.
Reliable sources at the prison said yesterday that Mack, 33, was taken [...]
2009-05-27 “Silas charged with second murder.”
Silas charged with second murder.
Nikita Braxton South Bureau
Trinidad & Trinidad Express | Wednesday, May 27th 2009
NO BLANKETS, bed sheets or track suits are being given to kidnap and murder accused Silas Mack during his prison stay, his lawyer argued yesterday.
Attorney Deke Rohlehr said this was the treatment given to prisoners who display signs of being [...]
2009-05-19 “Lawyer: Salis suffering in jail.”
Lawyer: Salis suffering in jail.
Nikita Braxton
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Tuesday, May 19th 2009
Cunupia “PH” driver Salis Mack now stands accused of the murder of a teenager and kidnapping three females still missing and feared dead by police.
Mack went to the Chaguanas Magistrates’ Court yesterday hiding his face again, and with a new lawyer – [...]
2009-05-16 “Accused to face four new charges.”
Accused to face four new charges.
By Denyse Renne
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Saturday, May 16th 2009
Kidnap accused Salis Mack has been allegedly linked to the disappearance of two other women and will now be charged with three kidnappings and a murder.
As a result, when he re-appears before a Chaguanas magistrate on Monday, Mack, 33, a [...]
2009-05-10 “Sad Mother’s Day for moms of missing women.”
Sad Mother’s Day for moms of missing women
By Rhondor Dowlat
Trinidad & Tobago’s Newsday | Sunday, May 10 2009
A LARGE contingent of police officers from the Anti Kidnapping Squad and the Homicide Bureau is spending today, Mother’s Day, trying to lighten the burden of pain and grief of at least six mothers in Central whose daughters [...]
2009-05-10 “Lure of the ‘PH’ taxi.”
Lure of the ‘PH’ taxi.
By Joel Julien
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Sunday, May 10th 2009
THERE is a Mary Howitt poem called “The Spider and the Fly” that always intrigued me, even from the first time I heard it as a child.
The poem told the story of a hungry spider trying to catch his next meal-a [...]
2009-05-09 “I WANT A DEAL. Salis Mack meets with police investigators.”
I WANT A DEAL. Salis Mack meets with police investigators.
By Richard Charan
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Saturday, May 9th 2009
Child kidnap accused Salis Mack-the man police have instructions to charge with the murders of two teenage girls- asked his lawyer yesterday to help him cut a deal that would guarantee the safety of his girlfriend [...]
2009-05-09 “Cops arrest third suspect.”
Cops arrest third suspect.
By Rhondor Dowlat
Trinidad & Tobago’s Newsday | Saturday, May 9 2009
POLICE are now questioning a third suspect in connection with the kidnappings, robberies and possible murders of several women from central Trinidad.
The suspect, a PH taxi driver, has been linked to the discovery of jewelry which police believe belonged to several women [...]
2009-05-08 “Special treatment as Salis goes to court.”
Special treatment as Salis goes to court.
By Richard Charan
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Friday, May 8th 2009
The man accused of kidnapping and robbing still missing eight-year-old Leah Lammy, comes to court today to face charges that he murdered two women.
“PH” driver Salis Mack, 33, will be brought from the Maximum Security Prison, Arouca, in an [...]
2009-05-06 “Crowd: Show your face.”
Crowd: Show your face.
By Rhondor Dowlat
Trinidad & Tobago’s Newsday | Wednesday, May 6 2009
Samantha Persad’s black and brown-streaked shoulder length hair fell over her face like a curtain, as she kept her head bent to shield herself from the public and the media, while being escorted to the Chaguanas Magistrates’ Court yesterday.
Under heavy guard by [...]
2009-05-06 “Charged with receiving stolen jewelry…‘Wife’ of murder accused jeered.”
Charged with receiving stolen jewelry…‘Wife’ of murder accused jeered.
By Sascha Wilson
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | May 6, 2009
The common-law wife of a man accused of kidnapping eight-year-old Leah Lammy smiled yesterday after she was granted $25,000 bail by a Chaguanas magistrate. Samantha Persad, 21, a store clerk, is accused of receiving stolen jewelry belonging to [...]
2009-05-06 “‘Smiling’ Samantha in court…Mob tries to grab accused.”
‘Smiling’ Samantha in court…Mob tries to grab accused.
By Richard Charan
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Wednesday, May 6th 2009
Samantha Persad smiled and giggled during her court appearance yesterday, charged with having the stolen jewelry of two women-one murdered, the other missing and feared dead.
Persad, a 21-year-old clothing store clerk, is the lover of Salis Mack-the man [...]
2009-05-05 “Bail Is Granted To Samantha Persad.”
Bail Is Granted To Samantha Persad.
i95.5fm | May 5th 2009. 1:09pm
Bail is granted to Samantha Persad, charged with receiving stolen items which belonged to murder victim Gail Durity and kidnapped victim Sally Lobai.
This morning the suspect appeared before Chaguanas Magistrate Nanette Ford John.
She was later granted bail in the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars and [...]
2009-05-05 “MAN ON MURDER CHARGES TODAY.”
MAN ON MURDER CHARGES TODAY.
By Nalinee Seelal
Trinidad & Tobago’s Newsday | Tuesday, May 5 2009
A 26-YEAR-OLD private-hire (PH) driver, who is currently incarcerated on remand at the Maximum Security Prison (MSP) in Arouca, is expected to be charged today for the murders of two women from Central Trinidad, who were killed earlier this year.
Yesterday, Assistant [...]
2009-05-05 “CHARGE SALIS. DPP: Enough evidence against Leah kidnap suspect for two murders.”
CHARGE SALIS. DPP: Enough evidence against Leah kidnap suspect for two murders.
By Richard Charan
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Tuesday, May 5th 2009
Salis Mack – the “PH” taxi driver charged with kidnapping and robbing eight-year-old Leah Lammy in a case still unsolved – is to be charged with the murders of two women found tortured and [...]
2009-05-05 “Two Murder Charges Are To Be Slapped On The Man Accused Of Kidnapping Leah Lammy.”
Two Murder Charges Are To Be Slapped On The Man Accused Of Kidnapping Leah Lammy.
i95.5fm | May 5th 2009. 8:06am
Two charges of murder are to be slapped on P.H. Driver Salis Mack.
His girlfriend is also to be charged with having items stolen from one of the murder victims and another woman still to be found.
Mr. [...]
2009-05-04 “Police make breakthrough in kidnappings and murder in Central.”
Police make breakthrough in kidnappings and murder in Central.
C News | Monday 4th May, 2009
Finally, after months of toiling there came a break through for homicide detectives in the killings of two central women.
The officers believe that this breakthrough gives them hope that other arrests will soon be made.
Already charged with the kidnapping of [...]
2009-03-08 “To the rescue: Man in Panama hat.”
To the rescue: Man in Panama hat.
By Lennox Grant
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | March 8, 2009
The Panama-hatted officer became a poster boy for full disclosure, as the man charged with kidnapping another eight-year-old sweetheart was led along the “perp walk” to the Chaguanas court. Asst Supt Johnny Abraham held up the chin of the accused, [...]
2009-04-08 “Leah’s uncle vanishes.”
Leah’s uncle vanishes.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Wednesday, April 8th 2009
The uncle of missing eight-year-old school girl Leah Lammy has vanished, along with his van.
Hugh Montano, 30, dropped off his pregnant girlfriend at her home in California, Couva, eight days ago, and has not been seen since.
His aunt, Bunny John, said his home [...]
2009-04-03 “People won’t forget. Cops may have given up on Leah…”
People won’t forget. Cops may have given up on Leah…
By Yolandra John
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Friday, April 3rd 2009
THE police may have given up on finding kidnapped eight-year-old Leah Lammy, but the people have not.
Tomorrow, those concerned about citizens vanishing without a trace, will walk from St John’s Road, St Augustine, to the Eddie [...]
2009-03-17 “Death threats for man held with Leah’s phone.”
Death threats for man held with Leah’s phone.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Tuesday, March 17th 2009
Several heavily armed police officers were stationed outside the Chaguanas Magistrates’ Court yesterday, as death threats were made against the man charged with kidnapping eight-year-old Leah Lammy and stealing her cellphone.
The officers guarded 33-year-old PH driver Salis Mack [...]
2009-03-14 “Leah accused in court again.”
Leah accused in court again.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Saturday, March 14th 2009
Salis Mack, the man charged with kidnapping eight-year-old Leah Lammy and stealing her $1,700 cellphone, reappeared in court yesterday.
The matter was called before Chaguanas Magistrate Nanette Forde-John and Mack was not represented by an attorney.
Unlike his first appearance, few people gathered [...]
2009-03-13 “Police get records for Leah’s phone.”
Police get records for Leah’s phone.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Friday, March 13th 2009
Police have obtained a record of calls made from the cellphone belonging to eight-year-old Leah Lammy after she disappeared. And last evening they were searching for four men and a woman who may hold the key to finding the Edinburgh [...]
“2 suspects still in custody. Leah kidnapping.”
2 suspects still in custody. Leah kidnapping
South Bureau
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Thursday, March 12th 2009
Two men held on Monday in connection with the kidnapping of eight-year-old Leah Lammy were still in custody up to last night.
They were held by officers of the Special Anti Crime Unit (SAUTT), who have joined the search for the [...]
2009-03-12 “NPTA: Parents must ensure children’s safety.”
NPTA: Parents must ensure children’s safety.
By Corey Connelly
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | March 12, 2009
The National Parent-Teacher Association (NPTA) is urging parents to take the necessary steps to ensure their childrens’ safety after school hours. NPTA president Zena Ramatali said yesterday parents, particularly single mothers, should make proper arrangements to collect their children after school. [...]
2009-03-11 “Cops to pray for missing Leah.”
Cops to pray for missing Leah.
By Geisha Kowlessar
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | March 11, 2009
Homicide officers are expected to hold a prayer service at the chapel of Mt St Benedict in St Augustine for missing eight-year-old Leah Lammy. Police sources said yesterday that lawmen, among them acting ASP Johnny Abraham, acting Insp Stanley Ramdeen and [...]
2009-03-09 “Cops find underwear near suspect’s home. Leah Lammy kidnapping.”
Cops find underwear near suspect’s home. Leah Lammy kidnapping.
By Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Monday, March 9th 2009
Underwear was found yesterday, near the home of the man charged with kidnapping eight-year-old Leah Lammy and stealing her cellphone.
And up to late evening, policemen searched the bushes and nearby houses for the Edinburgh Government School pupil, [...]
2009-03-07 “Search widens for kidnapped girl.”
Search widens for kidnapped girl.
NationNews.com | Published on: 3/7/2009.
PORT-OF-SPAIN – Scores of heavily armed police officers invaded the quiet upscale area of Santa Margarita, St Augustine, on Thursday morning as the search for kidnapped schoolgirl Leah Lammy widened.
Officers attached to the Special Anti-crime Unit and Anti-kidnapping Squad were involved in the exercise in which several [...]
2009-03-06 “Cops widen search for Leah in St Augustine area.”
Cops widen search for Leah in St Augustine area.
By Gyasi Gonzales and Carolyn Kissoon
Trinidad & Tobago Express | Friday, March 6th 2009
SCORES of heavily armed police officers invaded the quiet upscale Santa Margarita, St Augustine, area yesterday morning as the search for kidnapped schoolgirl Leah Lammy widened.
Officers attached to the Special Anti Crime Unit and [...]
2009-03-04 “Twenty-Two days and counting.”
Twenty-Two days and counting.
C News | Wednesday 4th March, 2009
Leah’s family sits on the eight year old bed awaiting her return home.
Her classmates made a giant card and left a space for her to write her name in, when she comes home.
Her aunts begged for her to be returned to the family.
The room she shares [...]
