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Accused killer remanded to Dodds

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The teenager accused of killing a Bush Hall, St Michael youngster was remanded to prison when he appeared in the District “A” Magistrates’ Court today.

Tyreke Delandre Benskin, a 17-year-old assistant waiter, of 2nd Avenue, Promenade Road, Bush Hall, St Michael, was not required to plead to murdering 22-year-old Shakeem Holder on February 2.

Holder, also of Promenade Road, died after a stabbing incident there.

Magistrate Douglas Frederick remanded Holder to HMP Dodds until March 5. (HLE)

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