By Pavel Bailey
Tribune Staff Reporter
pbailey@tribunemedia.net
A MAN who fled the jurisdiction more than 20 years ago is set to face trial for murder and armed robbery.
Andrew Williams, 51, was informed by Supreme Court Justice Jeannine Weech-Gomez that his next case management hearing on charges of murder and attempted murder has been scheduled for March 11.
Justice Weech-Gomez noted that Williams had been absent from the jurisdiction for a prolonged period, telling him that such matters do not simply disappear and that he would eventually have to answer to the court.
She said the case had been before the courts since 2002, noting that Williams’ co-accused stood trial and was acquitted in 2004, while Williams fled the country.
The court heard that Williams left The Bahamas for the United States and was only recently returned to the jurisdiction.
Williams is accused of shooting and killing Chief Inspector William Moss during an armed robbery at the Royal Bank of Canada branch in Grays, Long Island, on February 28, 2000.
While on bail for that matter, prosecutors allege Williams stabbed and killed Fabrice Jeudi at a bar in New Providence. He is accused of fleeing to the United States shortly afterward, where he remained a fugitive until being apprehended by law enforcement.
Members of Williams’ family were present in court for his most recent appearance before he was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.
Ryszard Humes represented the accused, while Desiree Ferguson appeared for the prosecution.
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