Businessman charged in chopping death of Westmoreland woman
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November 7, 2024

Businessman charged in chopping death of Westmoreland woman

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – A businessman of Truro district in Frome, Westmoreland has been charged with murder in relation to the chopping death of a woman from the same community.

Charged is 42-year-old Dewayne Anglin while the deceased has been identified as 29-year-old travel agent Sydonia Martin.

Police say Anglin and Martin reportedly had an altercation around 3:30pm Sunday, November 3, during which the man allegedly used a machete to inflict wounds to Martin’s head. The woman was taken to the hospital where she succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday.

READ: Westmoreland woman succumbs to injuries after being chopped during altercation

Anglin surrendered himself to the police and was later charged. His court date is being arranged.

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