A Dominican youth accused of killing a young man in Guadeloupe has been transferred to a penitentiary in Martinique and placed in solitary confinement.
French media reports indicate this was done for security reasons and for the safety of the suspect
Reports are that the suspect spent two days in a juvenile center in Baie-Mahault, Guadeloupe after the incident which claimed the life of Yohann Equinoxe.
He was transferred to the penitentiary in Ducos, Martinique on Monday.
Reports are that Yohann was stabbed seven times by the 15-year-old who was born in Dominica and who attempted to steal his phone. An autopsy has revealed he was stabbed in the neck and upper chest.
The incident took place in Abymes on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.
The suspect fled the scene but was identified soon afterwards.
He was arrested on Thursday, September 15 in Saint-François, at the home of one of his sisters, where he was hiding, according to France-Antilles.
He was indicted on Saturday.
Meanwhile, DNO understands that the French authorities have launched an investigation into how the photo of the suspect made its way into the public domain, since he is a minor.
He was put in solidary confinement for his own protection from who?
Obviously for protection from Guadeloupians. But wait! Are these Guadeloupians not also prisoners? Are they not also there because they have allegedly committed crime even if it was not murder? It shows there is a bias between Guadeloupians and Dominicans. It is because this man is a Dominican that he must be protected from the other prisoners.
The argument “for his own protection” falls apart when you are asked “protection from who?” It is because he is a Dominican the Guadeloupian prisoners would kill him if they could. Otherwise all the prisoners would be in solidary confinement. This is an example of the hate that exists on that French island
where there is little gospel influence and evangelical Christianity has not made an impact on the hearts and lives of people.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill.
Rev Hill you missed the point completelly.
To those makibg comments about Dominican parents in Guadeloupe look in your own back yard.
Look at society on a whole they have gone mad, and just as well he committed the crime else where as opposed to DA the government would have been blamed. You lot need to shut the hell up??
Lucky for him, he was sent to solitary confinement in Martinique for his safety, otherwise he would be probably be killed by other inmates in the Guadeloupe prison! It’s for his safety and security that he was sent to Martinique! Those who harbored him where he was hiding after committing the crime, should be investigated and if found guilty made to pay!
Those of us who do not reside in Guadeloupe noticed the picture of the demonstrators and imagine the hatred for him. His life in prison could be at stake. This is why it is necessary that he is placed in solitary confinement. We expect he will be watched around the clock that no one harms him and then say he committed suicide.
After all is said, why did he do that? What got into him to stab and kill the youth? Well, we could answer it. The cunning one got into him. This father of lies and deceit is out to destroy everyone and their souls, if they succumb to his whims and wiles. He jeopardized his freedom and life.
For a fifteen year-old I am wondering if there will be a rehabilitation process for him even though he may spend some years in prison.
We must still pray for him, for other youths. A few days ago, as stated on Catholic Radio, everyone has recourse to God and stand a chance of salvation. Christians are aware of that. This is God’s mercy.
I am so disappointed, there is no winner or loser, they both lost, we cannot control the world but we should be able to control our home. Things happen 2000 years ago and it is still happening right before our eyes. The greatest of all is love. QOUTING all the prophets but there is Leviticus for rules and guidance. Young people living half their age. We must find love that is our failure to the children. If a child said to the parents “I hate you it is a bonus to the parents
Why can he kill as a minor, and we should not see his face as a minor. Who came up with this nonsense
These days parents dont want people to correct their child. Gone are the days where you could say “It takes village to raise a child” . The mothers tell you things like “leave my child alone. Let him/her express himself.”
You are so right, I spoke to my grand niece for coming to my house not saying goodmorning or goodafternoon she told her mother that i attacked., her mother said I had no right to tell her child anything I should come to her.
He is in confinement for his safety because his photo was made to the public whereas he is a minor. If right now something happens to him this place is in trouble. He is wrong for killing a teen as himself for his phone, I know for sure he is regretting what he had done but he can’t turn back the clock. sorry for both families two young lives are gone.
MR. Hill! Any human being, whosoever kill another shall surely be put to death. Take your responsibilities. You rob the children from love so they grew up in their own way. They never given the chance to say ; Good morning mom, good morning dad, A bad beginning finish with a bad ending. Grow up and form a proper family. A young boy lost his life and you are asking to feed the assailant with smoke pork and red beans.
Many young people roaming the streets – often the influence of a substance – only to commit a crime and be incarcerated come from a home where they didn’t have a chance.
Often these are kids whose unwed mother has a “live in” boyfriend, or different male friends visiting her. It is frequently a home where alcohol is consumed, and child abuse of one kind or another takes place. They usually have no Christian influence. The Bible is not read, prayer is not offered. Children are not taken to Sunday School. The justice system is left to deal with broken lives.
Churches should be giving instruction in marriage success and proper parenting. One church I visited in Canada was at the time providing a seminar for Moms and Dads entitled POSITIVE PARENTING FROM PROVERBS. More and more our churches are seeing the need to serve their communities in this way.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist. (Pastoral Counselor Certificate)
As a Dominican leaving in Guadeloupe I can say for a fact that a lot people commenting here don’t know half of what is really going on in Guadeloupe. There is a great percentage of responsible Dominican parents in Guadeloupe. The few irresponsible ones is easier to identify is all. As a matter of fact there are Dominicans descendants in every sector in Guadeloupe. From mayor to police to entrepreneurs to teachers. So we are not all making headline news in killing we are there working and contributing like any French person is just a pity is only the bad ones the news will talk about.
Unknown:
I understand you.
I believe what you are saying is true because I have been following DNO daily for years and I have also been researching Caribbean culture on the internet for just as long.
It is the small percentage of the bad guys that make it look bad for the rest. There are many truly good people in Dominica and also in other countries where they have settled. We have Dominican Canadians who are appreciated here. I am also impressed by the Dominican young people who are going on to a higher education and entering the professions. They are the ones who deserve the publicity!
As a speaker and writer I will continue to oppose the evil and harmful practices that threaten the well being of Dominica and especially its young people.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist. (Pastoral Counselor Certificate)
Of course we know that but is not you we are worried about but the few rotten apples that infect the whole basket if not removed in time. It is a hard thing to say but I would advise the authorities in Guadeloupe to do a special exercise and check everybody living there and those that do not have the proper documentation and send them back home for a start.
Turn off de light in his cell at 05:00pm daily till 05:00am nex day.
A Dominica born youth is alleged to have murdered a man in Guadeloupe. He is sent to a prison in Martinique and placed in solidary confinement. A couple of questions pop up.
(1) If this young man had been born in Guadeloupe would he have been sent to Martinique and placed in solidary confinement?
(2) Has he been given a trial? If so was he found guilty in a court of law? Personally, I have no doubt he is guilty. But that means nothing. Is Guadeloupe a nation under the rule of law or is it not? It is the court that must find him guilty.
(3) Unless there is a high risk of escape OR he poses a risk to others OR is causing problems in the prison
many will consider solidary confinement cruel and unusual punishment when there is not yet a guilty verdict.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist.
Solitary Confinement in this case is a cautionary measure, they fear for the suspect’s well being.
Maybe I should reword my question.
If the accused had been born on the island of Guadeloupe instead of Dominica would this “cautionary measure” have been necessary? This and the events that followed the arrest call into question the feelings of the people of Guadeloupe towards Dominicans. The reasons (excuses?) they offered are so lame and to be expected.
Nevertheless, the crime was dreadful. The police did their job and did it well. What was a boy that age doing on the street of another country with a weapon capable of killing? I understand he was alleged to have attempted to steal the person’s phone. Sadly, this materialistic mindset is typical of his generation and reflects false values (an obsession with such gadgets.)
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist.
Sadly, many young men like this have fallen through the cracks of society because of the broken world we live in.
Some grew up in a “one parent family”. Some lived in an atmosphere where God’s moral code was not taught, where there was no Sunday School, and often where alcohol was a factor.
When fornication (any illicit sex which is all sex outside of a legal one man and one woman marriage) is considered normal and accepted behavior, and when “living in sin” is an O.K. lifestyle, a society is going to reap the bitter and deadly fruits of disobedience to God.
Only the gospel can bring the healing of our communities. We have all sinned. Sin separated us from God. We cannot save ourselves. But Christ – by His death on the cross – paid the penalty for our sins. God raised Him from the dead to show that He had accepted this sacrifice on our behalf. When we believe this and receive Christ as our Savior He saves us and give us a new beginning.
Continuation:
It has worked for over 2,000 years
It works because it is God’s plan not something hatched out by a religious leader or an organization. What I have shared is based upon the Word of God. Please read the following scriptures:
Romans 3:10
Romans 3:23
1 Corinthians 15:1-4
Romans 1:16
John 3:16,17,36
Ephesians 2:8,9
1 John 5:11,12
It is not how you began that counts it is how you finish. Christ will more than compensate for a bad start
“Therefore if any man be in Christ , he is a new creature: old things are passed away; Behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, … …” (2 Corinthians 5:17,18)
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist
The scandanavian countries seem to be doing FINE without all your god nonsense
Solitary confinement is for the safety of the prisoner not the general public. If the young man dies behind bars the french would have to answer to the world why he wasn’t protected as a child.
Solitary confinement is for his own protection. French law says that you are guilty until proven innocent if you think otherwise you are ignorant of the difference in the justice systems.
In Canada it is also “innocent until proven guilty”. But thank you for your input. I appreciate the discussion.
Allow me to further play the devil’s advocate. What you have here then is an “innocent” man in solidary confinement. I am surprised there was not a more humane way of protecting him.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist.
I did NOT know the French law is guilty until proven innocent.
In Canada it is innocent until proven guilty.
You were right, I was ignorant of the difference between the two nations. Today I read this page again and realized my mistake. I am so sorry!
In my comments you will see that I referred to the accused as being an “innocent” man in solidary confinement. Under French law this is obviously not the case. Again I am sorry! Thank you for correcting me.
The taking of another human life is a very serious offence. My heart grieves for the family of the victim. My sympathy goes out to them. I am also sorry for the family of the accused. Many people are hurt at a time like this. My condolences go out to them all.
In my thinking the French law is so unreasonable I would never have imagined it to be this way.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill
It’s very vital we understand when we read. His picture is made public which should not be as he is a minor
Now the public knows who he is & with recent uproar caused by this murder his safety is at risk and the reason why he was placed in solidarity confinement.
Smh before we jump to comment please understand what u read.
Very true
I guess you didn’t read and understand the report.
Sometimes is best to remain quiet…. Solitary confinement for his own safety. Have you been following the news? Cruel and unsual yet if they live him in amongst other inmates and he winds up with a slit throat, beaten or missing body washes up on a beach in Moule or Pointe Noir 10 days later, you will be the first one here quoting scripture and re-writing the entire bible in your familiar long epistle.
For a reverend you are kind of naive. They flew the youth to Martinique for his own safety because inmates in Guadeloupe may try and hurt, or even kill him. The prison they took him to is in Ducos, about nine miles from Fort de France. That is not an old, prison but a very tough one. They have a special unit in there for youth detention and that is where this juvenile is kept, in solitary confinement and under observation, not to punish him especially, because he is not convicted of any crime yet, but to keep, him out of harm’s way. He will get fair trial because there is too much attention on this case for it to be otherwise. The authorities want to be seen extra scrupulous in this case.
Thar how the system operates . This is not lawless Dominica.
Reverend, permit me to answer a few questions for you. If this man was born in Guadeloupe and he was a minor and his safety was in jeopardy, yes he would be transferred to Martinique and yes he would be placed in solitary confinement. No, he has not been given a trial. It is customary that you first apprehend the perpetrator and then go through the courts. No, he has not yet been found guilty in the court of law because the case has not been tried. Guadeloupe is a nation under the rule of law and that is why he will be having a trial and he was not hung from a tree. He has to go to court first before he is found guilty and I am guessing by now you know that he will remain in custody until the case goes to court. I am also guessing you know that legal proceedings do take a little while so it will not happen the next day. He does have a high risk of escape as Dominica is an option for him and he displayed his intentions by hiding out after the alleged incident.
Finally, I hope you understand that placing him in solitary confinement now is not punishment but for his own safety. Due to the heightened emotional state of the entire country, there is a genuine fear that there might be retaliatory action taken against him in Guadeloupe. Also, due to the widespread media attention, there is also the risk that he might not be safe in Martinique either and for his own protection, he has been placed in solitary confinement. We need to stop reading too much into simple and necessary actions. They are trying to keep the boy safe. Many people want him dead for what he did. Just hope that he gets a fair trial and that both families can move on. I will continue to express my disgust at the family members who try to hide him. Si e pas ni soutiweh, e pas ni voleur! I still hope they charge you for obstruction of justice and aiding and abetting.
It is for his own safety as well as the safety of others who may feel the need to retaliate.
hmmm.. ok.. arent you aware of the hate this guy brought on his self and for dominican citizens.. the french despise us now.. they would have killed him the the jail if they didnt transfer him.. where is your common sence..
Hi Rev Hill i would think that you would realise that this killing sparked mass division between person of the two countries in guadeloupe so had he been guadeloupian no , but being Dominican he is being protected for his own safety or he will not be around for a trial.Had you not read of a young man from SXM who confessed to rape and murder , he was sent to guadeloupe prison and did not make it pass 24 hours.AND THIS IS MONTHS OLD
The system in Guadeloupe not like Dominica , they will surely investigate and find out who put the picture of the accused in the public d
hmm smh.. who cares about picture.. is fame he wanted when he kill for d phone.. so he should be hidden… stupes… post pictures all over for us to see the wicked cruel animal.. a phone u killing someone for
A largenumber of Dominican’s children are like people in the ghettos in Brazil.Children are taking care of children while their parents especially the mothers are walking about or a gathered together in a crowd talking about others who are taking good care of their kids.A large number of children leave their homes for school but never enter the classrooms; when the mothers want to correct the children it is always with swear words.I witnessed a mother from the south part of Dominica in Guadeloupe hitting her son with a sauce pan on the head,this child was forever on the streets and was killed for his own bike because he spent most of his time on the streets dealing drugs ;he was still a minor.The majority of the parents especially for the mothers are out there insulting others,going to the town to steal every day like a job or selling drugs ;sometimes the children help them to do it.Dominica women take your responsibility seriously to educate your children in guadaloupe.
Thats what happens when children who need home training have kids who are worse. We are creating our own monsters. Parents teach your children. nobody will do it for you unless you want them hurt.
Am i reading the comments well?? is it true that kids are just running the street and parents are not aware of what is happening to them. I have family leaving in Guadeloupe and are very much involved with their children. Yes, even it is hard for single parent, I am one of them raising a boy and a girl in USA and as of now, my both children are in college. I have a hectic job and I still keep my eyes on my children. If they lost their way later on, it is on their shoulder. Parents can only do that much.
I congratulate you. Being a single parent is challenging with more difficulties to face. But by the grace of God and help from family it can be done. It is not the ideal situation. But things happen in life. Then the question is “Where do we go from here?” Grandmothers can be such a blessing!
I have been amazed by the testimonies I have read or heard from people who have come from single mother homes who have succeeded and done great things in life. Honestly, I have some become the very brightest and the best!
Children such as those on the streets of Brazil often did not have the help from family we would wish for them. There are predators out there who will take advantage of the vulnerable. Some of these children are sold into the sex trade. But this does not have to happen. You can be a wall of fire around your children.
In the years to come the children will remember and honor those who helped them become what God wanted them to be.
Sincerely, ..
There are single parents as you who nurture their children appropriately. It is not easy especially in this age. You are to be commended. One day you will reap the benefit of your parental caring effort and when you see your children graduate and later obtain a good-paying job for their future livelihood, taking their rightful place in society.
I recall a T & T calypso of some years ago. The calypsonian sang it to the tune of Que Sera, Sera. In fact he started it with Que, Sera, Sera, the title song. A few of the words: “Teach them well. You’ve got to talk and talk and talk. . . ” I love that old calypso which I have on tape.
My parents had a few children and they did talk and talk. They taught us well. I have nothing but praise for parents who excel in the upbringing of their children. You are one of them. God luck and God bless you and your family.
I know there are positive people from Dominica doing good out there. But I don’t know much of them that positive in Guadeloupe. Seems as though these young people want to go there to rob and make fast money to come back Dominica to boast for something they didn’t work hard for. That killing really hit home for us. It put Dominica in such a bad light. And I pray that the people of Guadeloupe will not judge the whole nation from the actions of one clearly very rotten apple.
We cannot send you home to mom because she does not know how to love,guide and protect.It is hard work to bring a child up to 15 years and then lose them through lark of home training. A child behave bad at home and you don’t correct them, when they go on the street the law takes over. Two kinds of death. End of sorrow end of pain rest in peace, second; the rest you will never get
In Dominica he would be out on BAIL. Look a corrupt place!! Oh my. LOCK EEM OP AND TRO DE KEE.
If Rosie Douglas was alive today, he would be in Guadeloupe all now to ease tensions, and trying to assists with our youth.
Take the next flight and do it . Are you not Dominican ? Its your suggestion
STALIN. how do you know Prime minister Skerrit don’t have his people over in Guadeloupe looking after things, you ahole’s Workers Party supporters are all Robots Q95 Radio station would put crap in your heads but none of you haven’t got half a brain to work out sense or nonsense.
as if I find that building looking like sandals hotel
Apparently you have never been to a Sandals Resort. This building looks like a proper jail and detention facility. Maybe what you are used to is Stockfarm which is old and a complete disgrace with health and human rights infringements. No jail isnt supposed to be a holiday but there are standards for housing people, criminals or not. And dont compare others to places where it may be worse, that is not the point because we should have standards upheld regardless of what everyone is is or isnt doing. Your comment is one of ignorance, and until you or one of your loved ones ends up in jail, any jail in any country, you wont make these foolish jokes. Unfortunate that someone died at the hands of this young domincan. Now his parents have to deal with him being incarcerated as well as those who lost their child have to deal with a funeral.
You are hilarious!! Five star Sandal Resort serving gourmet fungi. Free food, free shelter and clothing, no bills, no, work and therefore no need for an alarm clock….although there may be resident cocks (roosters) to wake him up on mornings. Everything already paid for up front…awesome living.
I figure this doesn’t anger some of our most politically correct citizens so our mouths shut now is the time to put common sense on paper and talk about the level of irresponsibility that exists in our culture today so that’s why a child like this has to be so cold hearted and why is he even on the streets in Guadeloupe in the first place is there a shortage in parenting?somebody should know
Yes Zionman, I agree with you. I know Guadeloupe and I’m telling you that some children of Dominican parents there running the street like feral animals. Sorry to say that brother but that is how it is. Disfunctional families and plenty of single parent homes. Not all Dominicans contribute positively to society in Guadeloupe. Yes that is negative but I have to say how it is.
There is an underclass and underworld of Dominicans in Guadeloupe some of them parents of children born in Guadeloupe. They are marginalized and don’t know how to raise their children properly because of their lifestyle & situation. The children become victims to a dark world on the fringes of society. Awareness of that may lead to solution but there has to be an effort. Too many of these youth end up in the justice system and crime world.
You and dno should get all you info better the child was living in a home run by the gouvernement ok he was in their care at the time
Exactly the point bro. if he was in care that means family or parents could not look after him properly and authorities had to step in, Too easy to make children when you are not capable of raising them properly. It is more a duty to look after them then a right to have them in the first place.
Thats because the parents failed right?
Always Assertive!
Care, you are agreeing with the point that most of the posters are making – that bad parenting was a contributing factor to the boys’ delinquency. If he was in a good parenting home, he would not be in the care of the government.
Don’t blame politicians blame his parents. Most Dominica parents like to put hands in fire for their children ” is not my child that do this and do that” the child watching them smiling.