Babonneau man charged with killing girlfriend

Police have formally charged a man who was the suspect in the killing of his girlfriend Janique Stanislaus.

25-year-old Dillan Donaie of Fond Assau, Babbonneau appeared in court on 6 August 2018 where he was remanded.

Stanislaus, 32, was discovered motionless at her Hospital Road, Castries residence on 30 July.

She was pronounced dead at Victoria Hospital.

Following investigations, police went in search of Donaie.

He was however captured by the lawmen two days later, on the afternoon of August 1.

Reports are that Donaie was participating in the Gros Islet carnival jump-up when he was caught.

Earlier that day, an altercation occurred during the j’ouvert in Gros Islet town which resulted in police shooting a gunman who had moments before shot and injured two other men.

As a result, the afternoon session of the carnival activities was cancelled. It was however reinstated shortly after, with a large contingent of law enforcement officers patrolling the town and surrounding communities.

Donaie was discovered while enjoying the festivities.

Television news reports claim that Donaie, who was recently released from prison, was seeking to work things out with Stanislaus, but apparently matters escalated between the pair, resulting in her death.

The accused is scheduled to return to court on 7 September.