Police have charged Emanuel ‘Mani’ Azille of Cottage for the murder Marilyn McLawrence of Portsmouth.
Azille, 57, appeared in court in Roseau on Thursday morning before magistrate, Candia George-Carrette.
He did not enter a plea as the matter is an indictable one.
He is expected to return to court on October 30, in Portsmouth.
In court police prosecutor Micheal Laudat said applications have to be made for “special measures” since some analysis in the matter has to be done overseas.
He asked for more time to set a specific date to move the matter forward.
McLawrence’s body was found at the end of a track in Portsmouth on the evening of September 30, in what the police described as a ‘grotesque and gruesome’ crime.
The killing sent shock waves among those who knew McLawrence well and was condemned by MP, Ian Douglas.
Azille is not new to the police in Dominica.
In 2011 he escaped a life sentence behind bars after being found guilty of possession and intent to supply twelve grams of cocaine.
Azille, according to the police, was found with the drugs in a vacant house in Portsmouth on December 3, 2008.
Instead of a life sentence, he was ordered to spend eight years in prison and pay a fine of $105,000 in one year.
However, the matter was appealed and in November 2012 he was freed by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.
I am speechless. It is hard to believe that he could take this woman’s life. He has a daughter in Texas an she is having a hard time with the fact that her father is capable of murder. I Pray for the her children an family. Im sure that once he realized what he has done he is very sorry. If he is the one that did this I Pray that he repents and ask God for forgiveness. I am the mother of his daughter an I Pray that he can get psychiatric help. Please Pray for Marilyn an his daughter an his family. God Bless All of you!!! TEXAS MOTHER.
I am speechless. It is hard to believe that he could take this woman’s life. He has a daughter in Texas an she is having a hard time with the fact that her father is capable of murder. I Pray for the her children an family. Im sure that once he realized what he has done he is very sorry. If he is the one that dod this I Pray that he repents and ask Hod gor forgiveness
RIP Marilyn… So sad
whats up with that finger
I’m sure the so called accuser owns a gun.trying to figure out why he used a cutlass.I hope they have the right person and if they do why would he use a cutlass.I’m thinking rage.
this is not the first time the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has allowed the guilty to go free and KILL again..
look now they released money laundering suspects on some stupid technicality!
Trap your words are strong. Whats going on? it seems like you know more than everyone else.
I am a Dominican living in Texas ,when the news came to me about this man I heard that he was living in Texas area for a very long time .i also heard that he did the same thing in Texas have kids in Texas please Dominica do your investigation correct ,to the family of the dead b strong justic will b serve so they can hang him by his nutsssssss
You right this guy was escorted by FBI agents back to Dominica and in cuffs to. I remember him in the US back in the late 80’s. He was running a ring of his own. A very bold and vicious individual
Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision(Those who manipulate the flesh.).. Philippians 3:2
Free Mani –
In the interest of an investigation conducted by the police and with the agreement of Mr Advocate General at the Court of Appeal of Basse Terre (Guadeloupe), the national police search:
AZILLE Emmanuel Person wanted for crimes.
Emmanuel AZILLE PATTERN SEARCH :
Sentenced in absentia on 26/05/2000 by the Assize Court of Basse Terre to 15 years’ imprisonment for violation of the legislation on narcotics in an organized gang.
Important note: This person is dangerous and may be armed
Only attempt in any way to challenge yourself
Contact the Central Directorate of the Judicial Police, National Criminal Investigation Brigade fugitives at 01.40.97.80.14 or police or the nearest police station.
The most visible symptom of consumption is the explosion of petty crime. Crack trafficking to Guadeloupe is held by a half dozen family channels based in the neighboring island of Dominica, a member of the Commonwealth and with which France has no extradition treaty, which export crack cocaine hydrochloride to be turned into crack. This is usually a traffic “ants” which is sometimes accompanied by larger movements such as when four of Dominica nationals were arrested in the month of April 1994, in possession of 517 grams of crack, so that ‘they entered illegally in Guadeloupe. Several dealers that nationality, the best known, Vans Baron, were sentenced in absentia by a French court. Emmanuel Azille, called “Big Man”, considered one of the organizers of other traffic, was sentenced to 12 years in prison, but escaped in l993. Since then, he continues to operate from Dominica. Another place of manufacture of crack for Guadeloupe is the island of St. Martin. Regarding metropolitan France, it seems that the Guadeloupe exports more expertise in the manufacturing of crack as the drug itself. The island also remains a transit point for Latin American cocaine to Europe, as evidenced by the seizure in September l993, aboard a plane that had just landed at night on the airport station seaside of St. Francis, 200 pounds hydrochloride.
Truthman may God forgive you I do hope that you don’t have children, a mother or any woman in your life. that was a gruesome chrime many kids are motherless . It is a wonder the PM was not blamed for the murder. This man thought he was above the law with his smirky grrinnnnnnnnnnn, the boro
Le Ban bowo in Dominica heartless people as long as it is not in your back yard it is ok no it could be you next.
This is an example of why you should have a good character. Obviously this lady was respectable and people loved her. If this were not the case, people would not be scolded when they try to find out the the man did that to her. She has had such a good reputation when she was alive, that her death remains a mystery as no one wants to accept that the man had a motive. For now, everyone is just assuming the man is just the devil and it was a random act. I guess everything will come out in the open for the case. Rest in Peace Marilyne. One way or the other your murderer will pay, they always do, whether through the curt system (which is the less likely one) or with the normal circle of Karma. No one deserves die in this way no matter what skeletons they have in their closet.
And if u don’t know the meaning of the finger hear it is be warn. I ask that the Christian community to start praying more than every the devil cannot take control of this beautiful island any more thank u God bless
every thing in life has a spiritual side to it, but that finger he keep lifting up shall not save him this time around in the name of Jesus. People who are watching
check out the finger this time he is fry.
In the photographs on DNO, this guy looks like a sociopath and seems high strung on something. If he did this crime, he might not even be aware of it. There should be a place for people like that so that they are not allowed to hurt innocent people.
On the other hand, he could just be “playing” and getting ready to have a lawyer enter an “insanity ” plea after brutally killing that woman. Maybe he felt she was the one who sold him out on his last cocaine case. Back then, he felt someone had gone to the police. If it was she who informed the Police, then someone who knew that must have sold her out and gotten her killed. That would be his motive.
Either way, please bring him back to Judge Bernie for the right punishment. She was right back then and tried to protect the public!
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In the interest of an investigation conducted by the police and with the agreement of Mr Advocate General at the Court of Appeal of Basse Terre (Guadeloupe), the national police search:
AZILLE Emmanuel
Person wanted for crimes
Emmanuel AZILLE PATTERN SEARCH : Sentenced in absentia on 26/05/2000 by the Assize Court of Basse Terre to 15 years’ imprisonment for violation of the legislation on narcotics in an organized gang. Date of Photography : 1992
Important note:. This person is dangerous and may be armed
. Only attempt in any way to challenge yourself
Contact the Central Directorate of the Judicial Police, National Criminal Investigation Brigade fugitives at 01.40.97.80.14 or police or the nearest police station.
The “pebble” of Dominica
by The international drug dispatch
Archives | 1 June 1994
According to figures provided by the authorities, 2.65 kilograms of crack were seized by the police, gendarmerie and customs of the Antilles-Guyana in 1993. That is almost as much as on the territory of metropolitan France in the same year. The drug seized in Martinique and Guadeloupe was essentially intended for the local market. It made its appearance at the end of the 1980s and settled through economic disruption that followed the passage of Hurricane Hugo in 1989.
Made available by its price, 100 to 200 francs “pebble”, its consumption has ceased to progress. In particular, it tends to replace marijuana with other drugs, while the hydrochloride of cocaine and heroin use remains very limited. In the slum of Boissard, as in several areas of Pointe-à-Pitre and its periphery, or on the beach in the seaside resort of Sainte – Anne, the crack is traded openly. The most visible symptom of consumption is the explosion in petty crime.
Trafficking of crack to Guadeloupe is held by a half-dozen family channels based in the neighbouring island of Dominica, Member of the Commonwealth and with which the France has no extradition treaty. They export the crack and cocaine hydrochloride to be turned into crack. It is most often of Ant traffic which is sometimes accompanied by more important as movements when four Dominican nationals were detained in the month of April 1994, in possession of 517 grams of crack, while they illegally penetrated in Guadeloupe.
Several traffickers of this nationality, including the best-known, Vans Baron, were sentenced by default by the French courts. Emmanuel Azille, said “Big Man”, considered to be one of the organizers of the traffic, was given 12 years in prison, but escaped in l993. Since then, it continues to operate from Dominica. Another place of manufacture of the crack for Guadeloupe is the island of Saint-Martin. With regard to the metropolitan France, it seems that Guadeloupe exports more know-how in the manufacture of the crack as the drug itself. Island rest also a place of transit from Latin America to Europe, as cocaine proves it the seizure in September 1993, on board an aircraft coming to land at night on the airport of the seaside resort of Saint-François, 200 kilograms of hydrochloride (corresponding to the EMT in Guadeloupe).
DNO, are you experiencing problems with your Server again? What is wrong with the thumbs up and down? It cannot be accessed. The system is extremely slow. It has been that way for a long time. Time is wasted for the turn-a-round. Maybe you can explain the reason.
Another matter. Did you prohibit accessing the second page of this Website? How can we check those articles on the second page, etc.?
A man like that, a criminal, drug trafficker, a run-a-way from the French prison with a long rap sheet, he should be sent to a psychiatrist for assessment. Who knows what has been going on in his mind and why he murdered Marilyn. We have a few speculations but until the case is heard I hope we will hear more and our assumptions will be correct.
Know whom you associate with. People must be really careful who they befriend. On the other hand some people appear innocent and friendly and could be deceiving. Befriending criminals, some women of all have been murdered by those whom they befriend. It is better to say to them, “Hi and Bye”. Be courteous but reserved without projecting the reservation. It can be done.
thats a nice picture norde.
Let the legal process take its course and if this is the killer, let the full punishment under the law be implemented.
well……..had he been given the life sentence due to him for his previous drug charge back in 2011 ( see story on DNO- google his name) the young lady would be alive today. freed for a lesser crime -yes- but now he created a gruesome one. Alas!!!!
You can primarily place the blame on his defense attorney.
Why say the woman will still be alive do you know what took place. we are so quick to judge please can we let justice take it course 0
What about the Mahaut murder???
the mahaut murder was a murder or something else.. if you don’t know do like me and shut ur
That’s why his conscience beating him all now. Drink it away my boy.
yes i check it and i understand now lol
Admin why was my comment not published???????????? did i called any one name or violated your rights?????????????
Persons are asking what was the motive for the killing and what they had?
all i said was it will be held in an open court, just find out the date and be there.
cause i know some people on here is just for gossip.
before i say what i think of you people and what this site has become i will wait on a VALID answer.
my boy file for judicial review. police can do it you can do it too
it should have been your mother. that lady was a mother and law abiding citizen. she was not threat to anybody or their property.. nuisance.
Easy work so the police like. When someone confess to doing a crime. They cannot do any real investigation that’s why so many go free.
It is strange the way our worlds collide….someone like Manny is charged for the murder of MCL Lawrence a married woman to one of Portsmouth,s most respected families… strangely there paths have crossed…and among the rumors they are more questions than answers…but in my opinion whatever sinister gossips that pleases the mass populace, they remain no excuse for this brutal unforgivable crime
As far as I see it is you bringing the gossip but we rebuke u
Stop being a hypocrite
This is gossip corner……we want NEWS, that’s why we on here reading. Put some flavor in the soup
Could not have said it better.Guys like that should caged.Only animals attack like that.
When he escaped form prison in Guadeloupe, his brothers used all their political powers to prevent his extradition to Guadeloupe , now lets see how influential they are this time around, GOD DON’T LIKE UGLY
bring back hanging all u crying? well go to de ONE WHO SAID –NO LAW AND NO CONSTUTITION—
https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/crime-court-law/man-convicted-for-12-grams-of-cocaine-could-face-life-imprisonment/
Is this the person who committed the crime or is it just someone that they are arresting to appease the public pressure?
so why he was charged so quickly and the five police officers could not be charged
I agree with that statement everyone should have to face there punishment for there crimes they commit so should the police officers.
DFominica is being controlled by the devil,swhat about the police officers no arrest and charges yet you bastards,god will deal with you sick sadistic people soon,dominica has it coming,this lady had no right being killed so gruesome and some of you have all this negative comments,roast in hell,as long as Skerrit is controlling this sick nation all the crime,corruption and barbaric acts will continue.
Man I would hang Mannie in front of the family
ALL I want to hear is the SOB hanged… I believe women of dominica should demonstrate on the day of his case demanding the judge to BREAK the PEN on him… hang him
I guess you don’t even want to be bothered with the niceties of a trial?
As longs as he is found guilty, I am for that punishment after a fair trial, This is a Capital murder crime and yes the death penalty should be sought but the burden of proof is greater and must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt that he committed that heinous crime. You all love jumping to conclusions and making those ridiculous comments and in some cases passing judgement early and when the case has been tried and the individual walks free by being found not guilty by a jury of his or her peers…..the Government or the Judiciary is to blamed for that, utter nonsense! I believe in Justice for all right or wrong. It is high time we start broadcasting some of these high profile cases live for everyone to see and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Dominica is too small and such a beautiful place for these things to happen. I believe one of these reasons is the slow wheels of justice by not executing people in a timely manner and more regularly and you will see if the crime rate won’t come down in this small place. Shame on these perpetrators of crime, especially from the North who continues to wreak havoc among the mostly law abiding citizens of this communities and our beloved Dominica. Hearts of to the Police and the citizens who gave the information leading this Individual to be charged so quickly. Detection and Prevention of Crime and Community Policing goes a long way in helping to deal with these issues. God continue to bless Dominica and it’s people.
what abiut joshua killer/s
that’s not the point here GOAT!
The accused would have known the victim for a long time. Do they have a history. What is the possible motive.
How did you come up with that conclusion?
Actually anyone from Portsmouth would know that they actually were as far as i could see ”friends”. That’s why many are wondering why would he kill her. Something went down and only her, God and this murdering bastard knows
Actually anyone from Portsmouth would know that they actually were as far as i could see ”friends”. That’s why many are wondering why would he kill her. Something went down and only her, God and this murdering bastard knows
What an incredible stupid assumption.
How crass and unsympathetic can one be.
I feel pressed to say so many things, but DNO won’t let my post go past moderation…which by the way, is understandable. Even though this forum allows anonymity, I too have a conscience, and I respect both the victim and even the alleged perpetrator (since he is innocent until proven guilty). Manni might have a rap sheet, and although he have found himself in trouble with the law on innumerable occasions, I never would have imagined him to be a murderer. As my village folk, I am completely aware of his tyranny and vicious ways, but I have also seen the humble human in him. I knew Mrs McLawrence as well, a lady so full of life, a free spirit, a woman loved by most; she did not have to go this way. Whatever happened on the evening of September 30th, none of us know except for the victim who can’t share and the perpetrator who we still are not 100% sure of his/her guiltiness until the courts run this case, and of course God Almighty. However, if it’s one statement I feel compelled to make is that we ought to be careful whom we allow into our lives and how deeply we allow our relationships with them to grow. Because at the end of the day, there’s only 1 person responsible for one’s well-being and that’s oneself! When that becomes a non-priority, or just starts to slip away, the devil himself takes up residence.
There is much more to this…
What are you implicating, what ever it may be, be explicit. If I am not mistaken, it is individuals like you who propagate gossip with the intent to obscure the minds of the country and elsewhere.
If they are sure is the right person, they have to be ABSOLUTELY sure though, they should hang him publicly by his penis, and all the others, who have murdered people, it is time justice is served, they must remember one of the commandments, “thou shall not kill”.
Im Sooo happy that justice is being serverd. …..but on the other hand i believe either there is another part to that death/murder story or that man is mentally ill…. No one deserves to die like that!!
Justice is not served yet just because a man has been arrested. Justice will only be served when someone has been sentened and put away for life for the gruesome murder of a mother who has left how many young children grieving for her untimely departure. Justice is making someone pay for their crime, this man who was arrested is innocent until proven guilty. Has he been proven guilty? and this is wherre the justice system comes to play, all those involved, investigators, prosecutors, judges and the like, how long will it take them to get this matter going? will they bring this man to justice for his crime while the poor lady’s corpes languishes under this earth. Did she deserve to die the way she did? or did she deserve to die at all. What could this lady have done to be mitted out with all these deadly lashes. They better do something and quick too, this man needs to be put aaway for good because they aint hanging again. Way papa, what a way to die
They need to bring back the death penalty.
you think the ministers are so foolish to bring back the death penalty ,to hang themselves ?, keep wondering why,,but you will never see rhat , not under this regime.
SO WHAT if she deserved it? one story has two sides.
Excuse me?
it really have some bastards in this world. that is ur comment..
Take note of the name before criticizing,as much as it is sad for this is the comment that was used by ‘TRAP’ we may not know what he or she is going through. lets all advice trap how ever he may feeling about a relationship murder is definitely not the answer you may be feeling trapped in your relationship but am urging you to seek professional help, there’s always another door my friend.Don’t feel down by all these thumb down they are not in your shoes.But remember taking someone ones life is not an answer to how you may be feeling trapped.I will pray god to forgive you for the statement that you gave.
@ Trap ure a heartless fool.
You are a sick person yourself. You never heard of the twelve commandmenets!
You serious man? No one DESERVES for their life
to be cut short by the hands of another person no matter what and especially in such a barbaric manner. You sick your head. It really have more crazy people outside than inside for true.
Yes man free mani
Trap, you are a sick bastard,
No matter what, no one deserve to die like that, Silly.
Dominica people never see it bad until it happen to them, People, Dominica, we to selfish.
Why dont’ you shut your TRAP, TRAP!!!!
Shame on you!.
@ TRAP? WOW!!!! No you didn’t! you are even worst than the accused.
You are a real Bastard. You have no respect for the law and the constitution. You should go to Hell all by yourself. What ever you say on this blog is our business.
You are ridiculously out of your Damn mind to think that anyone ,no matter the circumstances or situations especially a woman a mother of four with young kids deserver to die this way, It is a shame that u are called a human being
correction: deserve not deserver
trapped you seem to be saying indirectly,that you are the murderer.
why????? why????? you ask why???? so you need a reason to kill …..what crap am I reading….get real.
there is always a reason why we do things… nobody does things without a reason be it valid or not
I hope that they’re sure that they have the right person… This is a very serious crime. There is no room for error here.
Oh thank god finally the man is charged.
Some people are asking why and this is expected but the accused is a notorious character. DNO has run a few articles about Mani and his runnings with the law. But this is just what has gone thru the court system.
DNO it is no secret that Manny has quite a reputation. The French would love to have him for we all know of his famous escape from the prison in Guadeloupe where the French intended to throw away the keys assigned to him.
To those who had facilitated this character particularly during his hey days I wonder how you feel. You see when some of us condone wrong in society we only create problems down the road.
I love Marylyn in fact Marylyn was an instant fit to our community even before she moved to Portmouth. She was still in Bath Estate while she and her husband dated and we all loved her cause she was so loveable and friendly. I am so saddened but very much so upset that this character Mannix was out on the streets.But there is a lesson for many of us particularly those of us who conviniently support wrong over right for what ever reason. We need to condemn those who display criminal behavior and insure that ALL criminals receive the punishment that they deserve and that includes drug dealers,politicians and the police officers suspected of murderous activities. Now that Manny is charged for this gruesome murder it cannot be unreasonable to ask why isn’t there swift and quick process for Joshua Ettiene. Again we cannot isdue convinient justice.
Marylyn I love you and RIP
Fool….what do you believe that ‘charged means’. Weren’t the officers arrested and charged in the death of Joshua as well? They were CHARGED. Charged simply means OFFICIALLY ACCUSED of a crime for which you are arrested. There is no justice in a charge… Why are people here saying justice is served. You are all idiots. The charge is the CRIME THAT ONE IS BEING ACCUSED OF. Therefore when one is charged, this simply means that they are officially accused and processes for prosecution will begin. SIMPLE lesson for all these ignoramuses…..
What motive could he possibly have had for something like that?? And what evidence is there of his guilt?? Neither of these issues are being addressed in the reports; not mentioned at all. That’s weird.
i c u waiting on someone to give you an answer. The case will be in an open court. listen for the date. STUPES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Are you seriously asking DNO those questions. why da heck you all don’t finish school nah? Is it because of Le4nnox?
Seeing your lack of education, I suppose you haven’t either.
It is a time for reflection. I pray that the lives of the individuals and the circumstances will serve to bring light to the abuse and suffering that many endure in silence and in the name of love. Women, lets be real. When there are things happening to us that we know is not right nor healthy, let’s deal with them and move on. Let us be careful of our associations, friends etc. I am so sorry that Marilyn had to lose her life in this manner. May the Almighty God remember her heart, her efforts, her love and may those most deeply affected find consolation in knowing that the Lord never fails and He will make this right in one way or the other. To the convict I say, you need help. You have a rap sheet almost as long as your arm. Your acts should be punished but I hope your life takes a turn for the better. You have done the worst – drugs etc, now murder. May the Lord have mercy on you Mani. You need help! I pray that you never get the opportunity to disrupt anybody’s life or family anymore. You have done enough harm throughout your life. It is time for your mad ways to come to an end!
R.I.P aunty. God is awake! We miss you dearly.. Forever in our hearts
R.I.P aunty. God is awake! We miss you dearly.. Forever in our hearts
Im sorry for your lost!
Before all the punishment that one wishes to mete out as far as I recall one is innocent until proven guilty. If indeed he is found guilty give kudos to the local law enforcement who regularly endure local criticism .
Please DNO try to get a better pic ..straight and upfront. I know him but we want the world to see. I would hang him by his ******.
Google the name > images. There is a frontal picture of him.
It was time!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep murders out of Dominica. And when there are crimes of this nature the police should do all in its power to catch the person responsible and they must receive the maximum punishment. Please PM Skeritt do not go softly on crime. Train your police team to leave no stones unturned to catch these people. There must be a deterrant. I don’t want Dominica to become like some of these other islands where these people get away with their crime because they know the law of the land is so weak and the chances are they will get away.
Do you know whom this is??? He was sentenced to 8 yrs by Bernie Stephenson for cocaine related charges had to pay a fine of over 100 grand or spend another year in jail. Norde represented him in court of appeal and he was free. Let’s see how this plays out in our ridiculous justice system.
I do not support Domestic violence or violence of any kind against men or against women. Violence is violence. I also believe in forgiveness and we letting the judicial systems take their course.
But if this man is really the one who did that to this woman. I think he should be punished in the most violent manner possible. I cant believe someone could do that to another human being. And in Dominica? A place known to be a loving and peaceful nation. Boy if is mr that really kill that girl. He should be shown no mercy.
Any man-on-woman crime is domestic violence? SMH. Domestic violence happens at home or in a family… as suggests the term DOMESTIC.
We have to realize Satan time is coming to an end so he will try his best to demonize as much as he can. Fellow citizens let us set our house in order for Jesus is soon to return.
As far as I know the deth penalty still exists and it should be implimented, too many slaps on the whrists
Please , it is time to bring back hanging. This must be stop on this beautiful island of ours. Women are created to be loved and respected. Domestic violence must be stopped on all women , .
murder should be deterred at all cost , by reimplementing capital punishment on Island
To the Police i say , you are the Law.Help sold murderous crimes and take your Jobs serious enough to vigorously go after harden criminals.
Forget the weak vagron who is harmless, forget about arresting a man for one joint , forget about arresting harmless Pappie.
help keep the residence of all communities safe by caring and using your power to lessing murderous crimes. You are a Law enforcement Officer, please it begins with you.
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People who commit that type of crime do not stop to think about the punishment. The state of Texas has the death penalty and they still commit capital murder there.
What makes you think there will be no murder if we implement the death penalty?
The same tongue that just praise god just curse god.
But why would he do something like that to a wife and mother of four children, I don’t get this!!
Sa’w pa konnet ou paykay compwan. Tout manjay bon pour manjay may pa tout pawol bon pour parlay.
You do the crime save the time. I would never let him out….
You looking for a gossip, does it really matter why he took the woman’s life?
Are you stupid “WHY” is the first question the investigators ask
Justice will be served! Thank you God!
The question remains “why?”
That is what will come out during the trial.
hmm they should bring back hanging too much death going UN answered. Eye for an eye!