Alexander found guilty of manslaughter

Michael Alexander will be sentenced on March 15, 2011, for causing the death of Hughes “Reddings” John on May 9, 2009.{{more}}

Alexander, a resident of Stubbs, was charged with murder, but was found guilty of manslaughter by a 12-member jury on Monday, February 28, 2011, at the High Court’s Criminal Assizes.

Alexander and John had been involved in a dispute over a fowl, which resulted in a fight, during which John was struck in the face with a block. He died several days later at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital.

Alexander was represented in the matter by lawyer Grant Connell.