A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with the killing of popular sportsman Jevauny Darrion Kimani Roberts, whose body was discovered at his Sunny Acres, Castries residence in May.
In a press release issued on Tuesday, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) announced that Rufinus Edwin, also known as “Yanick,” of Bagatelle, Marchand, has been formally charged with Roberts’ homicide following weeks of investigation.
Police said the lifeless body of the 32-year-old Roberts was discovered at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, with what appeared to be a wound to his neck. Officers attached to the Criminal Investigations Department and the Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and immediately launched a homicide investigation.
A post-mortem examination conducted on May 28 determined that Roberts died as a result of an incised wound to the anterior neck, confirming the death as a homicide.
According to the RSLPF, officers from the Major Crimes Unit, working alongside the Special Patrol Team and the Special Services Unit, carried out a joint operation on Wednesday, July 1, during which Edwin was arrested.
Police said Edwin was formally cautioned and charged on Sunday, July 5, at approximately 10:57 a.m. in connection with the homicide. He subsequently appeared before the First District Court in Castries, where he was remanded into custody until August 11, 2026.
The Major Crimes Unit also expressed gratitude to members of the public for their assistance throughout the investigation.
“The Major Crimes Unit wishes to extend its sincere appreciation to members of the public for their continued cooperation during the homicide investigations. Your willingness to provide information, assist investigators and your efforts played a vital role in bringing offenders to justice and providing closure to families,” the police said.
This alledged murderer was free to roam from May until such time. He had ample opportunity to do more harm to someone else or even escape in your little island…toot moon connet toot moon …famee toot moon.
In your 238 square miles where all of you know who is going with who, who is building a house, who bought land, who is traveling, who bought a refrigerator, car, stove at courts, etc etc etc When it comes to swift justice you all take moo moo pills ..mweee meem. Some family members need to be arrrested for harboring fugitives. That’s why most of you have to remain in St. Lucia…..karma knows everyone’s address for sure..
What I am trying to find out is why we can’t see who the accused killer is why are all the news channels reporting one thing but still hiding this man’s face. He killed someone yes,then everyone should know how he looks so we can be aware .