TWO men were charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on two separate murder charges, one involving the death of a known murder suspect.

Demetrius Brown, 26, faced Magistrate Algernon Allen, Jr, accused of causing the death of Keishon “Shonnie” Bethel on June 19. Bethel was on bail for murder.

According to official reports, Brown is alleged to have shot Bethel at a bar on Nassau Street that Saturday night. This incident resulted in Bethel later dying of gunshot wounds in the hospital.

Before his death, Bethel was awaiting trial for the January 5, 2020 murder of Lyndon Humes, who Bethel is alleged to have shot in his car while he drove along John Road.

Due to the nature of the offence Brown was not required to enter a plea in court and was informed that his case would proceed by way of a Voluntary Bill of Indictment (VBI).

The accused was further told that his case would be heard in the Supreme Court, where he can once again apply for bail after being denied it in court earlier that day.

Until such time as bail is granted Brown will be remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDCS).

The accused is expected to return to court for service of his VBI on September 22.

The other man, Janel “Fat Boy” Charles, 24, appeared before Assistant Chief Magistrate Subusola Swain on charges of murder and attempted murder.

On June 30 in New Providence, while being concerned with others, Charles is accused of killing Gregory Taylor and also on the same day of the attempted murder of Deanza Edgecombe.

Due to the severity of the offence, Charles was not required to enter a plea in court and was informed that his case would proceed by way of Voluntary Bill of indictment.

The accused was further told that his case would be heard in the Supreme Court. Although he was denied bail in the magistrate’s court that day, he can apply again through the Supreme Court.

Until such time that bail is granted, Charles also will be remanded to BDCS.

Charles’ VBI will be served on October 18.