Don Prosper, one of the three young men awaiting trial for the murder of Irishman, David Joseph Costello, at the Pagua Bay Guest House in Marigot, was granted bail in the sum of $270,000 with two sureties.
Prosper is charged along with Silas Bruno and Eustace Benjamin of Wesley for the 2011 murder.
Last year Bruno was granted bail in the sum of $270,000 by High Court Judge Justice Brian Cottle with two sureties.
As condition of his bail Bruno is to report three times a week to the Portsmouth police station.
Among Prosper’s bail conditions are: he is to report to the Wesley police station every day between the hours of 5 am and 6 pm, surrender his passport, social security card and drivers licence to the police and is restricted from entering into the area where any witness or person associated with this matter reside.
He is also prohibited from having any contact or communication with witnesses, whether by himself or agent or persons acting on his behalf.
He is also to reside with his sister at Wesley and is also prohibited from going to within 120 feet from any point of entry and or exit into the Commonwealth of Dominica.
The incident also involved an attack on Americans, Rick and Alicia Davison, owners of the establishment.
Costello, 43, managed Silks Hotel in Hatton Garden.
The trial is set to begin in April 2013.
Clement Joseph represented the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) while Bernadette Lambert represents Prosper.
He was granted bail because they don’t have enough evidence to hold him. Duhhh
dominica move from nature isle to bailland long time .dominica have the highest bail history in the world .they quoting the bible you have to be convicted 70×70 to really be punished.yes dominica.our greatest grand parents must be moaning in their grave
Good morning my people. I have read all the post and I agree with all who stated that. This perpetrator shouldn’t be granted bail but we must remember that bail shouldn’t be used as a punishment rather its to guarantee that the person return to court. It’s my understanding that this person killed someone before so its clear that he didn’t learn anything because he was involved in another murder. I say certain crime like Murder,Rape ,Kidnapping and Shootings shouldn’t be crimes where perpetrators qualify for bail because they are vicious crimes.
Dem lil punks like don who when he killed the first quy wrote a letter to his friends saying dat jackie chan cousin will be back …he was freed after a few. Years back into society causing trouble but dem man know who’s fence they jumping
People it’s time to take to the streets in large numbers daily.Bring your cats,dogs,goats,sheep,
fowls,parrots whatever you have,and let your voices be heard.
It’s time to demand an end to that foolishness.
Even if it means that the government build a bigger prison down at Pond Case,since it appears to me that there is some kind of problem at Stockfarm.
But I’ll tell you all again,it’s time to take to the streets to deal with that foolishness.
GOD BLESS
Why are they granting these guys bail? There are too many murderers walking the street. THese guys are dangers to society this really was’t a good idea. I hope that’s not a license to kill.
What is wrong with our justice system? poor poor poor. These days is fouter criminals down to save the country so this poor system will only change when criminals taste death.
The reason why they gave him bail is maybe because they know when next month come, prosecution would not be ready to proceed with trial. They are never ready and drag cases for years.
That’s so sad, its true he is human but how many people must one kill before he can be denied bail in Dominica. Don Prosper is on killing number two now. Remember the St.Andrews high school killing of that young man by the name of Wadicor , cant remember exactly how his name is spelt . Mr.Joseph is this a second failure on your part within two weeks? hmmmmmm . Sometimes i believe BOOPLAY’s calypso where he sings some of us just have to stay at home , it could be changed to some people just have to stay in jail period.
No is not a second failure for Mr Joseph. He just take in front before some smart jury free the man.
Can u prove he killed david costello. They have no evidence that’s why he was granted bail
A couple of eye witnesses should work along with his own statements to others
Wait!!!!!!! so today i reading court news and everyone seem to be getting bail is the prison full or something? Am I to harbor a rapist and a murderer in my home and all they do is stay away from the ppl who they hurt or any one who have anything to do with the case, what happens after 6 when they check in the police station? They go out and cause more trouble or be good boys?PLZZZZZZZZZZZZ i am sorry but the system of justice is doing us no good better we all turn into killer and rapist and then get sent home and just check in with the police.
why he is getting bail ????? it’s not like is the first time he killing someone … he went to jail a few years ago for a killing that took place at St Andrews high school .. when will justice be served ????
the person who granted him bail a little over a month of his trial need to be jailed full time
only in Dominica…smh
@ ADMIN: HOW THEY MAN GET BAIL AND HE IN JAIL. LATELY DNO SPREADING PLENTY PROPERGANDA
Haven’t it occurred to you that maybe he was granted bail but did not get a surety?
You can get bail but if no one stands as a surety, you remain in jail.
Hope this is not to difficult to understand.
Sot.
@ dorival John _ why should they make a bail application before the court knowing that they dont have somebody waiting to act as surety? since you are a “so-called lawyer” , enlighten me
What else is new in Dominica?
out on bail so he can kill again. i would jail the judge! only in Dominica
Thats the same Don that killed Brendas son? Hmmmm
Utter Rubbish!!! “He is also prohibited from having any contact or communication with witnesses.” Boy Boy Boy, this land of mine.
So who protecting the witnesses de police? hahahaha !!
Crap
here we go with the bull,this guy is going to be free to kill again,where is the law.
Man that justice system is NUTS NUTS NUTS, BAIL ??? only in DA, cause the nature of the crime should not permit bail, this is CRAZYYY !!!
WELCOME TO DOMINICA…. NEXT LEVEL IN THE COURT SYSTEM…
well well people kill people and getting bail; i love dominca
This is ridiculous…if the trial is to start next month, why release him on bail?……
Exactly, Dominica we are sending the wrong message to our people and people that wants to invest in Dominica. A murderer belongs behind bars not on the street with law abiding people. This nonesense is getting out of hands in Dominica. I don’t care who is responsible this but it needs to be fixed.
so he can flee the country
hmph life boy……… the man shudnt have to die for his hard work is not d man dat te;ll all u to b lazy an sit down by d road side and want and like things a a …….. no fletching justice here i mean i know two of these men and i mean come on life is what u make it …….. life is hard cuz dey want to live cheap and smell sweet jah!!!!!!!! one day it will all seize
no justice here these pple hmph smh life boy
D Court seems to be getting really wicked, for them to allowed bail to such dangerous criminals.
Lord have mercy.
It is the second time that this young man has killed somebody? Pleae take note. That is the same Jackie Chang, that said he would be back again after killing the boy at the St. Andrews High School a few years ago.
Oh wow! This looks like them fellers starting to walk the streets again and already….hmmm
Neways in the same breathe lets wait and see what’s gonna happen once the trials begin let’s not point fingers yet…..
Why so long for a trial?
Why are accused murders out on bail>? That is insane. Think about the victims. They must be afraid.
eh eh “Jackie Chang” is out to do it again Lord have Mercy on us
if that’s the condition of the bail.. why bail him huh??? why not keep his ass in prison where he belongs
Yes yes yes.what kind of laws we have in this country? Bail for a murder? Wow.this family better make up there minds that they r not gonna get any justice.thats how we roll in da.