PHILIPSBURG--Kennedy C. A. Daniel (22), one of the suspects arrested in the infamous Vesuvius case, was sentenced to nine years on Wednesday. He was found guilty of being an accomplice to the murder of Amador Jones.
Jones was shot and killed on Gladiola Road near Under the Sun snack bar across from John Cooper/José Lake Ballpark, on April 16, 2011.
According to the Prosecutor's Office, Jones had been killed in retaliation for stealing 10 kilos of cocaine from the late restaurant owner Miguel Arrindell.
According to statements made to the Police, suspect O.B. nicknamed "Mad Max" had been hired for US $20,000 to kill Jones.
Judge Monique Keppels stated Wednesday that she considered it proven that Daniel had made his motorbike available to O.B. and that he had taken him to the scene of the crime.
Daniel had denied any relationship with O.B. and his attorney Cor Merx had stated on his behalf during the June 13 hearing that his client's involvement in the case was based on hearsay and on statements provided by an anonymous witness.
The Judge found it proven that the firearm found hidden in the gearbox of Daniel's car had been used in the shooting. Forensic investigations of the pistol and cartridge revealed traces of his DNA, which led the Court to also consider proven possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Daniel was sentenced to nine years, according to the Prosecutor's demand. The Judge also ordered that the pistol and ammunition be confiscated.
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