Shane Degallerie found guilty of murder

Degallerie (head covered) being led away after his conviction
Degallerie (head covered) being led away after his conviction

A nine member jury on Thursday found Shane Degallerie guilty of murder.

The trial has been going on for the last three weeks.

He is now on remand at the state prison and will be sentenced on July 8.

Degallerie, of Pottersville, was accused of stabbing Justin Joseph of Fond Cole to death on April 23, 2010.

The incident occurred at a shop in Pottersville, after a quarrel.

The matter was started during the September 2012 Criminal Assizes but the court was forced to traverse it after the foreperson of the jury fell ill.

Degallerie is represented by Zena Moore Dyer and Gina Dyer Munro.

The State’s case is led by acting DPP, Julien Prevost, assisted by state attorneys, Arthlyn Nesty and Sherma Dalrymple.

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136 Comments

  1. Fond cole
    June 15, 2013

    Justice 4 Justin

  2. lovemyisland
    June 14, 2013

    Shane was raised in a very good home with both parents and his sisters, am really not sure where and what went wrong, we all need to remember that we are all victims of society and all its ills, lets cover our boys and girls with the blood of Jesus. Its unfortunate that this young man Justin lost his life, but i do hope that there will be some kind of rehabilitation for Shane even as he goes off to prison. My sympathies to both families, am sure it is not an easy time for either of you.

  3. Wasin Pak
    June 14, 2013

    Just wish this never happened… Justin was a kool fella, wasnt a trouble maker one bit, everybody have their rage to get vex when they are pleased… If you all calling Justin a trouble maker, bcuz u saw him angry sometimes, then i guess most of u are not human… But still Rest In Peace Justin

  4. June 14, 2013

    shane wil come out doh behhhhhhhhhh :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

    • Look
      June 15, 2013

      Yes, because all you think the devil will do good for all you. Don’t worry, he may come out due to whatever his family and friends doing, but Jah will never let Justin’s family continue to suffer for the rest of their lives. You and all Shane Degallerie’s supporters will know in due time the power of prayer and what Jah can do. Keep it up.

  5. hope
    June 14, 2013

    a set a fone cole tehbeh low lying lazy people that doe have jobs an are beggers dat commenting.we laugh at you guys. both families are hurting.allu not in the rain so allu cant get wet.so just shut up and get lost!

  6. Observer
    June 14, 2013

    was there what you mean nah?

  7. Observer
    June 14, 2013

    Anonymous Reader boy u make me laugh! for real!

  8. italkin
    June 14, 2013

    you hiding your face…. a man you b u wanted to feel like a man stabbin…. nw show yur face.

  9. Pro
    June 14, 2013

    Shane should stay in prison until he is old and grey. This guy tried to fool everyone but big up to the Jury and Dominicans for seeing through all his lies.

  10. truth
    June 14, 2013

    only god can judge but this guy showed no respect in court and for what he did so i guess is justice

    • truth
      June 14, 2013

      wonder if you was at court….smdh.all of allu looking at it on one side.the dead side.but both families are huting.an unless you not in the boat itself you can never feel how it rocking!!! straight!!!

      • spoil
        June 14, 2013

        yes “truth” in or out of the court room it will still be lik that cause if u no the type of person shane was u would not open ur mouth an say way u sayin ther so shot up

  11. truth
    June 14, 2013

    read allu comments only make me shake my head. you knpow why.because if it was one of allu relative that was killed or being sent to jail.easily allu mouth would flip…allu would be singing the reverse of the song allu singing now.but that is dominican.small narrow minded people that will never reach no where. have of allu maybe don’t have allu to allu elbow but hear allu…. vernetta cut the crap! justin was not a perfect boy.just as shane is not perfect.but allu jumbie will catch up to allu…soon enough….a mother never come court suddenly she shows up wit a dry cry.lol.all i can do is laugh.shane will not be up there for long! an no jumbie can stop it…

    • Okay
      June 14, 2013

      This was so well said.

    • vernetta
      June 14, 2013

      All should not talk about jombie when is all you thatwas dressing in black he do d crime he have to face his penalty no child is perfect.they should let him go for him to kill one of all you all you forget d nickname he gave himself killer shane boom power of the mouth,my brother did not do him anything

      • mash
        June 14, 2013

        is your brother i expect you to say nothing better my dear. but careful of your statements here.careful now…its not wise to wish bad for people.its not wise….just remember that

      • June 15, 2013

        woman ur dam brother was so dam troublesome busrtin ppl chain u tlkin like ur broda meva use to be in problem

    • spoil
      June 14, 2013

      no ur place nobody is perfect but u cant put my Justin in SHANE position they should have hangin to hang him he will be out again an allu will continue goin police station every week cause he will beat allu like he always do….the PIG he will always stay animal…..is allu that had EVIL dancing all over the court but with that man above “WII FAIR NO EVEL” u comin an talk ur rubbish…..

      • hope
        June 14, 2013

        take care we doe hear you hang first :lol: :lol: :lol: cause you sound like you well on your way :lol: :lol: :lol:

    • spoil
      June 14, 2013

      Is the 8th of July 2013 me self cah wait for!!!

  12. Dominican by birth
    June 14, 2013

    GOOD JOB!! willfully kill the young man and then pretending it was self defense, you could do the crime go do your time.

  13. OLD friend of Shane
    June 13, 2013

    I used to warn you about that stupid name you called yourself “Killashane” see where it lead you to now!!

  14. your nigger for life
    June 13, 2013

    hold strong my nigger, soon you will be out and we will be waiting for you. Hold strong your niggerz there waiting for you, no matter what ah gwan we there with you! Bless my bro!!!!

    • info
      June 14, 2013

      in stockfarm he need all u to have his back..go dere n meet him. too many murderers walking free

    • Stupes
      June 15, 2013

      He is not gonna see this comment stupid

  15. Justice and Truth
    June 13, 2013

    He murdered someone in cold blood. Is he not Haitian? If he is not a naturalized national, if not sentenced for life, after he completes the prison sentence, if he survives it, he should be deported to his homeland.

    • Anonymous
      June 15, 2013

      so ignorant

  16. Vietnam Soljas.
    June 13, 2013

    Finally a sign that our brother can rest in peace..Mr prosecutor ensure that the right judgement is handed down… July 8 we will be awaiting the finaly word..R.I.P Da Wase. Life will never be the same.

  17. VietnamSoldier
    June 13, 2013

    Yea da big chest you use to have playing most badman it mayb deflate when you hear guilty wii…it have to deflate more when they hand down the sentence…you will stop walk with your face hard now..you have to sleep with your bottom tight where you be dere now…AT LWAST MY PADNA I A BETA PLACE…BUT SHANE YOU HAVE TO SUFFER

  18. jus watchng
    June 13, 2013

    what about MARKIE mahaut case…

  19. jury
    June 13, 2013

    vernetta the lawyer has a job to do.if it was your brother who was accused,wont u be happy for him to have a lawyer.or maybe u should go and show her how to win her cases.are u qualified for that?sure not.

    • vernetta
      June 14, 2013

      I not a lawyer but I will tell you what I am .I am joyous as can be. U cannot just kill a person just because you felt like it and expect to be set free

      • June 15, 2013

        in the case of the kfc wen ur broda throw the young boy kfc was he right or wrong cause it seems like he did nothin wrong in his life

  20. yolanda
    June 13, 2013

    boy all you guys can do is give each other maypwe on internet.

    • Diva
      June 13, 2013

      Point taken….
      Thumbs up you, you.
      This maypwe..that is not good
      For our country and people of Dominica.

  21. dee
    June 13, 2013

    Well he did the crime he has to do the time. Good job Mr. Prevost.

  22. Fond Cole Cries out
    June 13, 2013

    Three years later…. Now off to prison you must go, you must go.. you must go… off to prison you must go… murderer SHane. Hope stockfarm blues get you and you feel the torment that you deserve to feel.

    • June 14, 2013

      This is sad that you are rejoicing over that situation. Nobody won, in this situation it is sad on every side. Two young lives lost – and two families are saddened. While you or other members of your family (son, daughter, brother, mother, father, sister, or even yourself) may have no intention of hurting/killing others,you cannot predict what will come to pass. You never know when any of yours will SNAP and do the unthinkable. After all, we are all humans.

      So instead of rejoicing, you should pray for the young man that he will change and become a better individual and for your family that they will not meet the same fate. Stop throwing stones, you might just break your own glass house.

      • truth
        June 14, 2013

        thank you so much.because they fail to realize that they laughing now.happy. but they have to be careful.it can happen to any one…and this situation has changed shane.some of the people commenting don’t know shit about him. but is allu that doe have no sin so send allu stone high.hope it aint fall back on allu head.

  23. justice served
    June 13, 2013

    We need more prosecutors like Prevost,Dalrymple and Nesty. You all are ready to work and argue law.

  24. Frabo
    June 13, 2013

    Dominicans are getting used to that kind of life. Killing, shooting, raping, stealing, druging, boboling, all that in a small little Island. When 3/4 of the population in Dominica becomes disfunctional, then the Chinese will whip all you behind.

    • Diva
      June 13, 2013

      Really, what has our beloved country has become?
      Something should be done to bring back the beautiful country we love.

  25. June 13, 2013

    R.I.P justin

  26. June 13, 2013

    Nothing happens before its time. There is justice and it is not misplaced. There is no joy in incarceration; however, whatever length of time behind bars there will be some kind of relief for families of victims. Enough is enough. This FEEL FREE FEELING needs an end.

    • BEB
      June 13, 2013

      On an other note, Shane should not have been on bail, he should have been incarceration while his case was not yet heard. I do not know what our justice system is all about. While on bail he could have committed an other murder

      • June 14, 2013

        he could and he did not i hate to hear people like all you send negativity on people!!! SHait man

  27. justice
    June 13, 2013

    justice will reign at this point these murderers need to be hanged n parents need to keep standing up for their innocent childrens lives that have been taken continue to rest in peace ur memories live on

  28. June 13, 2013

    Sometime someday he will surly be out by the grace of god he will be free again ur prays is in ur hand shane some day we will be happy,laughin again god is gd we are not give up on u shane u are in our hearts and mind.more VIVE

    • Justice and Truth
      June 13, 2013

      I do not know what type of person you are to make such a statement. He murdered someone and you are saying “by the grace of God he will be free again and God is good?” You have a mortal and spiritual problem.
      Leave God out of it! Do not use his name in this conviction for murder. It is not as if he did something good and is wrongfully convicted. You are calling God’s Holy Name in vain. His Commandment is: “Thou shalt not kill.”
      You committed a mortal/grievous sin – The Second Commandment – Thou Shalt Not Take The Name of The Lord Thy God in Vain.
      Your counterpart committed The V Commandment – Thou Shalt Not Kill.
      In fact he committed many grievous sins. Another one is, “Not loving his neighbor as he loves himself.” If he loved him he would not have taken his life and deprived him of his life.

    • Mwen
      June 14, 2013

      Shame on you….The man took somebody’s life and thats how you react?????? When people die they dont come back…they cant come back…Shane still has life and Justin’s is gone..His friends and family will never see him again…He took the life of my little pardner..I hope an example is made out of this murderer..May the grace of God and his peace abide with Justin’s hurting family..

    • spoil
      June 14, 2013

      wicked set of ppl EVIL allu do will live with ALL of allu…..shane will will see justin in his sleep doh worry

      • faith
        June 14, 2013

        like how you seeing him? :lol: :lol: never happen.i’m 100% sure he sleeps just fine!

  29. notnice
    June 13, 2013

    soon u go be out my nigga hold strong bossman

    • Anonymous
      June 13, 2013

      sakway sootiweh

    • listener
      June 14, 2013

      Notnice I think you’re just a damn ,just wait till a situation like that reaches your family, idiot. :-?

    • fair
      June 14, 2013

      is niggaz like u that have him in there!

  30. sad
    June 13, 2013

    Finally. Rest in peace justine. Shane got what he deserves. To justine mum be strong

  31. vernetta
    June 13, 2013

    its just the starting for his lawyer she have more cases to loose thanks to all who prayed for my family especially my mother

    • Anonymous
      June 13, 2013

      I’m so happy he is going to jail cause Justin was my good Pardner n an irie fella he didn’t deserve that at all

    • budman
      June 13, 2013

      this is in poor taste. lawyers have a job to do.

    • Hey hey
      June 14, 2013

      Idiot this the lady’s job

      • Hey hey
        June 14, 2013

        this is the lady’s job

  32. A Voice
    June 13, 2013

    Ok good, that is the first step.

    Now let us see if the punishment discourages other yute man from following his foot steps. That ‘slap on the wrist’ thingy not working.

    Look right now you have another yute up at Stocky for almost doing the same thing that this one there did. If them elements there have guts to just take a person’s life then the law ought to have the same guts to take theirs too. But we become so politically correct them season there that we make celebrities out of murderers.

    The Judge atleast ought to let his minimum jail sentence be the same number of years the victim was when he killed him; with hard labour too you know…

    • Anonymous
      June 15, 2013

      amen

  33. MMG 1000
    June 13, 2013

    just now my papa touch di road

  34. Doc. Love
    June 13, 2013

    What about Nurse Dyrample.

  35. Frabo
    June 13, 2013

    You notice that they failed to state the length of his sentence? that critical and vital part of information was not given. All you know is that he is “guilty.” What a system!!

    • Jay
      June 13, 2013

      Frabo, please read and understand. He will not be sentenced till 8 July.

    • DA
      June 13, 2013

      How do you people read? It is written that he will be sentenced on July 8 then you will know how long.

    • doh do dat
      June 13, 2013

      READING & COMPREHENSION:He is now on remand at the state prison and will be sentenced on July 8.

      • Frabo
        June 13, 2013

        All you system is backward. Yes, he will be sentenced on de 8 to 8 days? give me a break! is not me that kill the man nuh!!

    • Just Saying
      June 13, 2013

      Did you not read the part of the story that states: “He is now on remand at the state prison and will be sentenced on July 8.” :?:

    • Anonymous
      June 13, 2013

      maybe they have sentence him yet.

    • D
      June 13, 2013

      He has not been sentenced fool

    • A Voice
      June 13, 2013

      Read Frabo read…

    • STILL
      June 13, 2013

      My guess is the system is as backward as that of the developed world where sentences are not handed out immediately upon the determination of guilt but after a separate penalty phase where the defense can seek more lenient sentences and the prosecution can attempt to get stiffer sentences. But i guess we just have to stick to the backward system!!

      • June 13, 2013

        STILL, think you are still BACKWARD.

      • STILL
        June 13, 2013

        Relax folks i was just being sarcastic towards those who don’t read and are quick to comment and leave negative comments about the country.

      • bravo
        June 13, 2013

        Get your fact first before you come post. Sentencing usually take place after the murder trial
        in the u.s

      • sweets
        June 13, 2013

        even in the developed countries some of the criminals are not sentenced immediately, so what is your point

      • Anonymous
        June 13, 2013

        @itassi I guess I’m backward for trying to let @frabo realise that it is not only in Dominica that people are not always sentenced immediatly upon the return of a guilty verdict. Since i assume that you are really from itassi I will just think that you failed too recognize the sacarsm in my statement. I am not of the opinion that what happened was backward. It is standard practice in most civilized court systems. Maybe @frabo just might not know better

    • Sug
      June 13, 2013

      so glad there your not in the justice system….because u clearly don’t know how it works….

    • June 13, 2013

      Sentencing is on July 8th. Keep an eye open.

    • I Waiting
      June 13, 2013

      Why give Fabro fire for his comment. I sure he understand sentencing is on July 8. Fabro may be checking the man is really found guilty BUT the sentence can be a few years. Lets wait and see. Fabro will then laugh at us.

    • cuzo
      June 13, 2013

      Please read. Not reading and understanding makes one put foolish statement. He has been found guilty and will be sentenced on July 8th. Read once, read twice and even thrice so you can understand what you read. Just saying!

    • Annonymous Reader
      June 13, 2013

      Frabo, I find people have to be correcting you too much eh…it looks like you cannot understand what you read…everytime like that then??? Stupes!!

      • DAMAN
        June 14, 2013

        LOL!

    • Anonymous
      June 13, 2013

      Frabo, go to adult education classes to learn reading and understanding

    • Justice and Truth
      June 13, 2013

      The Court has to decide the length of the prison term. Do not be impatient. You will hear about it at a later time.

    • Agent 47
      June 14, 2013

      Awesome reading skills bro

  36. CASSY
    June 13, 2013

    JUSTICE FOR U CUZ MAY UR SOUL REST IN PEACE TO LIFE IN PRISION OR DEATH ITS About time too much killing

  37. KISS ME
    June 13, 2013

    thank you god :lol: :lol: now my boy can rip

  38. faceup
    June 13, 2013

    So is his the punishment deaf?, oh just asking !

    • PAX
      June 13, 2013

      no, it’s blind 8-O

      • Frabo
        June 13, 2013

        hehehehehehehehe deaf and blind in a new home.

      • June 13, 2013

        Laugh out LOUD. I like that.

      • faceup
        June 14, 2013

        Got you love it ! lol

      • Really!
        June 14, 2013

        You guys have me cracking

    • Really?
      June 13, 2013

      How about mute?

    • Attitude
      June 14, 2013

      Good one and nice play with the comments! Faceup…do you mean “death”?

  39. no wes pay e may
    June 13, 2013

    so i guess the black did not work eh. good always conquer evil. no matter how many obeah or cocomacack they do for him, he was still found guilty. everyday his family in black. for what? Dont u know that God reigns? and he conquers all evil

    • June 13, 2013

      God DO NOT SLEEP. Everything with God happens in due time.

      • Justice and Truth
        June 13, 2013

        It took time but the day finally arrived.

    • ForeverYoungMomma
      June 13, 2013

      Say that again!!!

    • Tamarine whip...
      June 14, 2013

      Are you implying that the color black is evil ? Is that why Negroes are called black people ?…..I’m just saying, why do us Dominicans have to put color to every damn ting ???!!! Evil is in every color, Red and Yellow Black and Whte.

    • Mwen
      June 14, 2013

      The God I serve is Real…He does things well..!! No color magic would have kept this guilty verdict off..He killed Justin like he was his fish being prepared for his broth and he/they expected him to go free..??Vengeance is mine I shall repay says the Lord!!!

    • Attitude
      June 14, 2013

      The devil cannot and will never stand divided…it will fool and take money from those who believe that they can do all their nonsense and run to him for liberation…oh well!

  40. June 13, 2013

    Finally…
    Waiting to hear how many years he gets…

  41. Fond Cole Cries out
    June 13, 2013

    Thank you Heavenly Father!!! Thank you!!!

  42. carbon dioxide
    June 13, 2013

    good job prevost ….

  43. Anonymous
    June 13, 2013

    Well what do you the justice system is still working..I hope he gets some good jail time..

  44. Frabo
    June 13, 2013

    Breaking News? more bills added to the tax payers account. He has to eat everyday, bathe, and sleep free whiles the other young man’s life was taken away over a “quarrel?” Way to go Dominicans…

    • heal our nation
      June 13, 2013

      @frabo – we will put him at your home instead

      • Frabo
        June 13, 2013

        No! put the BIG shorts that go free at my home instead.

      • VietnamSoldier
        June 13, 2013

        @heal our nation i observe da! need a bunk mate frabo? i doe care where he go nuh…i jus tired see him in my eyes in town an my padna six feet!

    • IPO
      June 13, 2013

      The death penalty is still on the books

    • smart
      June 13, 2013

      Are u retarded??? would u prefer if he walked away free and killed more ppl. DUMMY
      Justice for once. Great Job Jury…

      • Frabo
        June 13, 2013

        Yeh! I’m a retard. What law you all have there? he’ll be out in a year or two. That’s justice? I see it as a waste of tax payers money.

    • BigMe
      June 13, 2013

      Tell me where are you getting at? yea tax money that paying for it but then anyone who does crime goes to jail. Death sentence you want?

    • Sug
      June 13, 2013

      so you want him to go free? and next thing kill your son? or your daughter? or your niece…nephew…aunt uncle…? You? What really do you want them to do? please do tell

    • Advocate for Justice
      June 13, 2013

      Stupidity and ignorance in its highest form. People like you spoil Dominican’s name and promote injustice

      • Frabo
        June 14, 2013

        “Advocate for it” Dominicans still have a name? We have traded places with Haiti due to our immorality. What name do we have? If the law and punishment was meted out equally to each citizen, rich or poor; then I’d have no problem with your corrupt bribery system. Maybe you are part of that system – I don’t know!!

    • June 13, 2013

      You did not give life, you DO NOT take life. It is not every time there is a quarrel people have to KILL. Life is SWEET to everyone. Whether a person is in jail, prison, or unemployed the tax payers foot the bill.

      I hear empathy for the perpetrator and NO SYMPATHY for the VICTIM.

    • lils
      June 13, 2013

      But wait awhile, it looking Like Frabo has a crack. Let’s bear with him. Smh

    • macdo
      June 14, 2013

      stop barking frabo.seat!

  45. Not a herd follower
    June 13, 2013

    Good! No cork up this time.

  46. VietnamSoldier
    June 13, 2013

    DAT YOU HEAR WII….GUILTY!!! NOW GO UP!

  47. GSS 1999
    June 13, 2013

    Justice has been served. I am happy. Peoples lives are not to be taken by individuals. The good God giveth and he taketh. Not man. Martha you should be happy, even if this does not bring Justin back, at least you are comforted to know that the person responsible is being held accountable. RIP Justin

  48. clEan sweep
    June 13, 2013

    Justice 4 justin atlast shane tire walk free with his big chest in d air

  49. Justice For Justin
    June 13, 2013

    saying a quiet prayer that the jury will carry out justice for the young man…J.J.J!!!!!!!

    • Fond Cole Cries out
      June 13, 2013

      I join you in this prayer!!! Justice for Justin Lord Jesus!!!

  50. Fond Cole Cries out
    June 13, 2013

    Father God you know the cry of Justin’s mother. Her heart continues to ache with soooo much pain. Justin’s brothers, sisters, neices, nephews, aunts, uncles friends they all continue to feel the pain and heart ache. He was murdered!! Let justice prevail for Justin Lord!!! Let Justice Prevail!!!

    • oxygen
      June 13, 2013

      people that trend of just killing people to become celebrities just need to stop . tooooo many murderers out there feeling macho while families are hurting .

      so so true .and tooo many murderers out there playing macho while families are hurting .now a days to become a celebrity just take a life and u good to go wi

    • was there
      June 14, 2013

      but he do not have a father

      • GSS 1999
        June 17, 2013

        Yes, he did have a father (obviously). Was his father’s only son and he was taken away from him. His father like his mother still pains for the loss. But as you know, women are more open with emotions therefore people tend to show more empathy towards them.

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