A 28-year-old tractor operator from Hururu Mission, Upper Berbice River, has admitted to the murder of 38-year-old Marcus Adrian.
Maxton Walker entered his guilty plea on Tuesday when he appeared before Justice Simone Morris-Ramlall at the Berbice High Court. The charge states that Walker murdered Adrian on March 18, 2024, at 7 Miles, Hururu Mission.
By pleading guilty, Walker waived his right to a jury trial on the murder indictment. A sentencing hearing has been fixed for May 6, by which time a number of reports and other documents are expected to be presented to the court.
The State is being represented by prosecutor Marisa Edwards, while Walker is being defended by attorney Charlyn Artiga. According to police, Walker and Adrian were longtime friends who previously worked together cutting logs.
Investigators said the two men had been drinking High Wine, Guinness and Turbo when an argument broke out and turned violent.
Police alleged that Walker threw Adrian to the ground and repeatedly chopped him about the neck and face. Adrian reportedly tried to escape but collapsed on a trail.
Walker was later apprehended by the Toshao and handed over to the authorities. Adrian’s body was subsequently found on the Hururu Trail with multiple chop wounds.
A post-mortem examination later determined that he died from haemorrhage and shock caused by 23 incised injuries.
