Monrovia-Felony Court docket “A” on the Temple of Justice in Monrovia has rendered a judgment, discovering defendant Invoice Jallah responsible on all counts of Homicide, Tried Homicide, and Aggravated Assault, following a case that captured nationwide consideration.
By Willie N. Tokpah
Jallah, who was indicted by the Grand Jury of Montserrado County on March 6, stood trial for the killing of Course of Zou Wesseh, a younger lady he was reportedly in a relationship with, and for inflicting extreme accidents on his personal sister, Komassah Jallah, throughout a violent altercation on December 21, 2024.
Stunning Particulars of the Crime
In keeping with the court docket’s judgment, the deadly incident occurred on the Quick Nickel Leisure Middle on Duport Street in Paynesville.
On the night of December 21, Jallah reportedly grew to become violent and accusatory throughout a dispute with the deceased, whom he confronted over her social actions.
Eyewitness Emmanuel Gailman, the Human Useful resource Supervisor on the venue, testified that Jallah stabbed Wesseh a number of occasions with a silver knife, inflicting deep wounds to her chest, neck, arm, and again.
The assault occurred in public view and brought on panic amongst bystanders.
Komassah Jallah, the defendant’s sister, who had tried to mediate earlier tensions, was additionally stabbed through the fracas.
The defendant tried to flee the scene however was apprehended by group members earlier than police from the Paynesville Metropolis Company arrived and took him into custody.
Prosecution witness Abraham B. Ricks, County Coroner for Montserrado County, confirmed that the sufferer sustained a number of stab wounds, some as deep as six inches, resulting in her demise. Investigating officer Jacob Suah, of the Liberia Nationwide Police, testified that Jallah was charged following a full-scale investigation, which included statements from eyewitnesses, the defendant’s confession, and forensic proof.
Through the trial, the protection tried to enter a plea bargaining settlement, citing the defendant’s regret and lack of prior felony historical past.
Nevertheless, the court docket, presided over by a Felony Court docket “A” Decide, rejected the settlement, stating that “a trial court docket isn’t a celebration or sure to a plea bargaining settlement,” particularly in capital offense instances.
Though Jallah initially pleaded responsible, the court docket put aside that plea and entered a “Not Responsible” plea on his behalf, permitting the trial to proceed.
Throughout testimony, the defendant claimed to haven’t any reminiscence of the incident, described himself as being traumatized, and issued an emotional apology to the sufferer’s household.
Court docket’s Remaining Ruling
In its judgment delivered on Thursday, September 11, the court docket held that Jallah’s actions have been “premeditated and deliberate,” noting that the proof, together with eyewitness testimonies and forensic findings, left little question as to his guilt.
“The defendant’s act of inflicting a number of bodily accidents on the peaceable physique of the deceased, which led to her premature demise, was premeditated,” the court docket acknowledged.
“His conduct runs opposite to civilized norms and the legal guidelines of the Republic of Liberia.”
The court docket has in the meantime ordered the Probation Providers of the Ministry of Justice to conduct a presentence investigation, together with a full background examine on the defendant.
The findings, that are anticipated inside 5 days, will help the court docket in figuring out an acceptable sentence.
Jallah now awaits sentencing, with the potential for dealing with life imprisonment or different penalties according to Liberian regulation for first-degree felony crimes, together with homicide.
