35-year-old man charged with murder of his ex-girlfriend

Eldon Charles (left) being escorted from the Serious Offences Court by a police officer

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February 7, 2023

35-year-old man charged with murder of his ex-girlfriend

A 35-year-old tradesman of Cedars appeared in the Serious Offences Court on Tuesday, February 7, charged with the murder of his ex- girlfriend.

Eldon Charles was not required to plea to the indictable charge that on February 4, at Grenville Street, Kingstown with malice aforethought he caused the death of Altavea Billingy of Chester Cottage by an unlawful act.

Charles is remanded in custody and the matter is adjourned to April 17, 2023.

Billingy, a 28-year-old mother of two, died in hospital on Saturday, February 4, 2023 after she was stabbed on Grenville street, Kingstown at around 9:45 that same day.

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