Murder accused Silas Bruno has been granted bail in the sum of $270,000.
Bruno appeared before High Court Judge Justice Brian Cottle on Wednesday morning and was granted bail with two sureties.
As condition of bail he is to report three times a week to the Portsmouth police station.
Bruno was arrested along with Eustace Benjamin and Don Prosper for the July 2011 murder of Joe Costello at the Pagua Bay Guest House in Marigot.
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.
Bruno is being represented by attorney at law Wayne Norde and Bernadette Lambert.
If a person is already on bail for anthey should not be granted bail on a second murder. If the evidence shows that her is the culprit then there should be a motions hearing and the prosecutor shoudl argue for no bond. If the reason for release is the overcrowding then there should a hearing on those incarcerated and to see if the sentencing can bereduced and only if the offense warrants early release. The jail itself should be rebuilt to accomodate the many prisoners. There should also be seperations of certain prisoners. The monies should be going to the criminal jusitce system and the training of the correctional officers and the law enforcement personnel.
There is more I could say but it might be falling ob deaf ears. I am a dominica by descent and a former federal agent
“Police spokesperson Claude Weekes has said that the charges against the three men “would assist in allaying the fears of the general public including visitors”.”
“the Prime Minister vowed those responsible will be punished and the incident was a rare one and should not create an impression that Dominica is a dangerous place.
These are two seperate quotes from the government of Dominica asuring us that we will be safe. NOW the man who they beieve killed Joe and brutally attacked Rick and Alisha is OUT of jail?!?!? Why does he get the right to be free? What about the innocent people and their right to be safe? Skerritt maybe you should let him live in your house?? Weekes why don’t you let him drive your wife and kids to the store?? This is not right.
I totally agree..skiritt I hold you and the courts appointed judge accountable for this..i have to wonder who was the government defence lawyer..he should not be paid at all..this is just poor judgement on everyone’s part.
Assurances are not enough. They do not change a thing and by no means permanently. What are they relaying to DA nationals who reside in Dominica, those who reside abroad and tourists? They are seeking visitors and others as tourists? News travel. By now some agencies are fully aware of crimes/murders in Dominica. No exception in other West Indian islands.
Crimes/murders did not end after the murder of Joe Costello and injuries to Rick and Alisha. Tourists were attacked and robbed; one teenager was raped and there were murders.
For God’s sake and the sake of DA nationals, why were they ever released? They should have been kept in jail. They murdered Joe Costello in cold blood – snuffed out his life and for what reason. He did not stand a chance with them. Then they injured and almost murdered Rick and Alisha.
They should never have been granted bail. It is like a slap in the face and a kick in the behind to the family of Joe, and to Rick and Alisha and any other victims who were harmed and suffered in anyway by those evil men. They were not even given a curfew. They are free to roam Dominica at anytime, day or night. Who knows what they will do? They are not rehabilitated and probably beyond rehabilitation. Some Dominica Court system which appears to be a joke. It is a disgrace!
The day may come when every Dominican will arm themselves and give criminals, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth to protect themselves, their family and their property. I would not blame them one bit.
that is ridiculous,silas already servr time for killing a man in portsmouth,sothis is not his first murder and he,was wanted for murder in another case in wesley he walked free because of lack of evidence an sloopy police work .this is 3rd or more murder..what is it going to take for him to get locked up fot gooh?.i feel for cindy an the kids..look more blows for that poor girl…those lawyers her life is in hands.maybe u could’ve ask her how was life living with that monster,cause it was HELL..BLOWS EVERYDAY.
its time for the people of dominica to wake up and protest,do as being done in the middle east and rise up against this kind of outragous crap.
Dominicans are afraid of the police what the hell can they do if we ride up? they cant jail all of us but this is bs, someone should take him out while he on bail
Peace, perfect peace. Demonstrate; have a rally but no violence! Do not propagate the latter. Everything should be done peacefully. It may prove successful.
Dominica should be always known for peace, tranquility, safety, nature loving and god-fearing Nature Isle. Not for crime, murder and a weak justice system. Let’s keep Dominica strong and welcoming to all. Be tough on crime. And promote goodness and justice. Do the right we must!
…………..Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has condemned the murder calling in an isolated incident in a “very peaceful and safe country.”
“It is something we regret totally and it is a matter which the police is giving serious attention and those who are responsible and those who are responsible for this crime, the full force of the law will be administered on to them,” Skerrit said.
Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/3-held-in-murder-of-Dominica-hotelier#ixzz2ANrlwklq
There has been a number of instances where criminals have killed again, involved in other serious crimes whilst out on bail. Lord help us someone needs to go after some of those people who are letting this happen and see how it feels
Wow another example of a failed and failing justice system. What is really happening in this small nation? Have we become so lawless that the judicial system cant deal with the crime rate? It is plain ridiculous to have someone who committed such a heinous crime to roam the streets and interacting with other citizens…..Dominica needs a wake up call….The judicial system needs a shake up..
“alleged” to have committed the crime
What is wrong with Dominica’s Court system? Are you insane? Defense lawyers, one day you will answer to God for this.
Only in Dominica you say? He should remain in prison until the case is called. Why was he bailed? Dominicans deserve an answer.
Criminals/murderers are bailed soon after the first hearing. They are not bailed months after and a few months away from the court case. This appears to be the norm in Dominica. Shame!
This situation should be taken to the Caribbean Court and whatever other higher Court. He should never have been released.
Out in time to celebrate Dominica’s Independence and other celebrations as Christmas and New Year? No curfew? After what this criminal did he does not deserve to be allowed in main stream Dominica. Your Court System is broken. It needs to be immediately revamped.
It’s just unbelievable system. What a dangerous country Dominica is!!!
Why is it taking the investigators so long to collect all the evidence , put a file together and have these guys brought to court.Are the police unable to find the hard evidence ?
Again that Bruno guy was already on bail for having a firearm, now he is on bail for murder. Where are we heading to?
i really cant understand this kill and get out once you have the money the lawyers think that they are doing the society a big favor by trying to feed their familes mind the tables turn one of those days with all what they are doing, mr Wayne Norde be careful on the soil you walk on life is a cicle.
The day they started giving people accused of murder bail, that was the beginning of the end. Wonder what they think about vigilante justice.
When we think of Dominica words like: clean ,clear water, lush rainforest, green, calm, peaceful, friendly, fair and safe should always come up. But never words like poor justice system, murder, fear, increase crime. We have to wake up shake up and move to keep our country on the right track!
I wonder why the comments here are so docile compared to the comments posted when another young man, a son of the soil just like this young man was granted bail. Double standards: if we don’t like you or if we don’t like your father we will get you with our comments.
Let us pray hard for our young people to find their way, instead of stamping them down every chance we get.
The decision to grant bail to this individual is just unconscionable. Another reason why I continue to have little faith in the justice system to do right by the victims of various crimes.
Well Well i never knew Dominica had so many rich people, where are they getting that kind of money, to even bail these people.
Probably from stolen money and from the proceeds of illegal drugs.
This week I overhead on a Canadian/US program that all the sureties need to give is a certain percentage as five or ten percent of the amount. I do not know if the same applies in Dominica. You may wish to investigate this further.
If they skip bail the sureties will lose the full amount and in assets.
Its the people who stand bail for them that is the problem……
give the bail money to the state & them sentece them lifetilme no murderers running free in dominica!!
This is unbelievable. Rick and Alicia now need to take their investment elsewhere. Some place where they will be safe, this country of mine DOminica is a joke.
What is going on here?? This most gruesome crime which seriously affects the name of Dominica in the tourism industry and you let the accused out?
The other victims of the attack are here trying to build back their business and you letting the accused out!Where do these lawyers and judges live! Dont they see what is happening around them????
Torti, to say the least. Murderers should at no time granted bail. The lawyers are getting paid. Do they even care that the hotel owners who were also attacked are still there living in fear, now more than ever. Drug dealers get life in prison, murderers walk free. They claim insanity, they claim the drugs made them do it. Those lawyers are just as bad. What’s the defense for murder? Wish I knew. Crime will always exist because the criminals get bail to continue their crime. What happens when they go to court? They get a suspended sentence, probation, and/or a six months prison sentence. Sorry souls.
I talk already.
All in GIRAUDEL too.
No name no Warrant, haha
DA has no law. …….. Zero. Kill today and walk free tommorow… Magwaysar!!!
Cece, so true. Unless a law to at least reduce crime is in place there will always be crime. These people walk too easily. Severe punishment is required to teach criminals a lesson.
work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, you may be surprised to know the true record of many of our so called victims……
wat goes around comes around
They are not so-called victims. They are victims in the true sense of the word. Are you perfect? Those who are not law-abiding as those criminals who were released on bail, should be kept in prison. Make no excuses for them and have no remorse for them. They are downright wicked men with hard, cold hearts. Those who could do such a thing it is exactly that type of person they are. They have no right to harm anyone. They should pay the full price of punishment for their evil actions. They are the ones who are putting Dominica and its nationals to shame and placing fear in them. Therefore, they are not to be exonerated.
Everyone including yourself must work out your salvation in fear and trembling. I am informing you further, those who stand up for criminals/ murderers and who make excuses for them, those who as their lawyers who plead for them to be released on bail, as they are highly paid and overly paid at that, putting the safety of nationals in jeopardy, God will hold them accountable.
Our God is a God of love and peace. He wants peace for the world that every mortal will leave in dignity, peace and harmony with one another and enjoy the land which He created for them. He did not create us to live in fear and bondage to criminals/murderers and be under their evil yoke. Those who deprive us of our God-given right, respect and dignity and harm us in any way, will pay a dear price for all eternity. They will not escape the fair judgment and recompense of God. This is the way the ball rolls. What goes around comes around two-fold.
It is our duty to inform them that they will pay for their evil actions. Prison is only temporary but there is a permanent, eternal prison where they will never get out where there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth with Satan. Crimes/murders do not pay whatsoever; not in this world and not in the netherworld. Mark my words until the day you die.
interesting how there are no comments about is only certain families in dominica that get this treatment….normally the cry is because is Mr so and so child why he get bail..what happen this time???
If you want to get bail, hire Wayne Norde…. he is really cool with the dpp
I dont think that family members have nothing to do with it as both his mother and father are dead.
Unbelievable! This guy commits such a gruesome crime and he is allowed to get back on the streets.
I am a visitor to Dominica, and if this is what the law is doing to it’s own people, then what will it do to me. Bring Behanzin back! Dominica is too beautiful to let the criminals take over. Beware Dominicans, soon you will not be able to walk in your own town.
wake up face reality, what other country can someone leave their house open at nights while sleeping….
Due to criminal activities in Dominica, nationals are not able to leave their doors and windows open, not even during the day. This is very sad for an island that is supposed to be peace-loving where nearly everyone knows each other. The population today is a mere 70,000. Do you think the nature of crimes and murders committed in Dominica should ever take place? This should never be!
Those criminals/murderers have become godless. I wonder if they are ever respectful to their parents or anyone for that matter. Take a good look at their faces and see how wicked they are which is what is imbedded in their heart.
They do not go to church; they do not pray to God; they do not read/study Holy Scripture. They are incapable of performing good deeds.
They do not fear God. They do not fear that they could die suddenly; could get involved in an accident; could be injured; maimed or die of a sudden ailment. They think they own Dominica and they are lord of all they survey; that they will live to be a ripe old age and healthily. As wicked as they are, possessing evil hearts, they are dumb, dumb, dumb men who lack common sense. The devil has their souls for they allowed him to enter and lodge himself in them as depicted in their atrocities.
I recall those days when our windows would be open until we went to bed and it was way past 6:00 pm. Our bedroom windows would be open, i.e. the louvres as well. We did not lock our kitchen door during the day unless no one was home.
If we were elsewhere in our home, the living room windows were opened. Not so today and sadly so.
My feeling at this moment is that they deserve a good beating – beat the hell out of them. This is what I would do to them as they deserve.
The democratic world is too lenient with criminals which is why they re-offend and crimes are escalating. Do not expect law-abiding people especially victims of crimes to be understanding toward such people who have depicted that they have no love in their heart and towards their very own nationalities. May our patient God rebuke them and punish them severely.
thats the next level!
you see how d justice system not fair u kill u out on bail but dey holding a man with a joint or little weed trying make a dollar for he and his family is either a hefty fine or a sentencing jah boi.but innocent life has been taken but and bail is given hmmmmmmmmmmmmm dat is y now no body ain gonna let ppl take first chance on dem wen dey no dey will get bail if dey kill first
cannot believe dat. such a horrific crime and mr on bale. alas, dat system not working na. something wrong somewhere. i am upset about that. shame to the judge. how did you allow dat?
remanded time usually cuts down an sentence time, its a new technique i guess…
SO DNO DIDNT POST MY COMMENTS EH…LIKE AS IF I LIEING. LOW MINDED SET OF PEOPLE. EVERYBODY HAS THEIR OPINION. STUPPSSSEEE DNO
ADMIN: Stop commenting in all capitals and your comments will be posted. This is clearly stated in our disclaimer.
so wat does commenting in all capitals have to do with posting someone’s comment? I find that petty.
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@ Cancer Queen
Some queen. You are indeed a cancer and bold. You need to see a doctor, psychiatrist and a Healer. Most of all Our Lord Jesus Christ for love, humility, respect and peace.
Are you not aware that Internet etiquette dictates that you should write only in small letters unless at the beginning of a sentence and sometimes not? It is screaming and also annoying for readers! Learn it.
In addition, you are bold to call DNO stupsss.. You lack respect. Your comments do not deserve to be posted.
Murder accused Silas Bruno has been granted bail in the sum of $270,000.So this is how the politics is in Dominica…this policeman defended a minor/child and he is on trial and a darn criminal like bruno is on bail free……thanks to Dominica’s justice system
Justina, wonder who was the surety for this amount of money. The judges and lawyers get paid. It’s all about making money, there is no regard for the deceased, gone unexpectedly, their families, and the victims that are now in fear for their lives because they are witnesses. OMG! There is justice for murderers, none for victims of any nature.
Justina, which policeman that defended his child? You haven’t heard that the man say is not the policeman that shoot him but he took the policeman’s gun and shoot himself? The policeman said he shout the man because the man had a rake going to hurt him so how is his daughter he was defending? Be for real.
Some body must explain why men who are accused of murder are given bail to roam the public. How do you expect the hurting family to feel. Or do we have any sense of safety in this country? How do we expect the investors to feel? Brutal murder and the accused are out and can possibly derail the course of justice. LORD HELP US IN THIS LAND!
will let see if the other two will get bail to u never no it dominica
Lawyers are workers and they have to eat and this is their innocent until proven guilty
One day they will eat their words. Their money will not be worth a thing because they cannot take it with them. They have to leave it behind.
Well Silas while u outside take a decision to do something good and go give your brother a kidney. He suffering and you can help him instead of there allegedly committing crime.
Was his brother an alcholic or did he ingest illegal drugs? The same drugs that some of you want the government to legalize. These are primary causes of such an ailment.
boy sum dominicas have to see it wiiii.i know for sure if it was one their family members that cas eon fire.but doe worry,god lie down he not sleeping.
poor justice system in dominica you kill pay bail your out pay the fine kill again.
I wish I knew what is happening to Dominica, every accused murderer is beind loosed on bail, only to go back to commit the same crime. So! once you can pay your bail, it doesn’t matter what the crime is? That is why the people are being vigelantase. No law in the Island. Who will want to do business in D/A when people are not protected? I wish him luck!
hmmm,poor girlfriend,more blouse and black eyes
all you those lawyers there must go to hell
i agree with u 200%. they must go to hell.
Why do we let criminals back out on the street to committ more crimes? Let his butt sit in jail until there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the individual is innocent.
What a disaster to let him out! Shame!!!
Proof of innocence? It is widely known and by the Court and his lawyer what he did. Our patient God knows what he did and He will deal with all of them in time, lawyers and criminals/ murderers.
This is why I do not view violent movies and other types which are crime-related. The News has enough of them.