Contradictions in police evidence and procedural concerns took centre stage in court as the murder trial surrounding the death of Customs officer Nigel Christian continued this week.
According to Antigua News Room, two police officers gave evidence under cross-examination, with proceedings shedding light on a July 10, 2020 encounter between one officer and Christian — including a minor traffic collision that occurred earlier that day, prior to the reported kidnapping.
The first officer confirmed prior service in the Defence Force and acknowledged having access to military uniforms, but stated he could not recall whether any were in his possession at the relevant time. He denied any involvement in a conspiracy.
A second officer admitted that his written statement incorrectly indicated physical items had been presented to an accused during questioning. He clarified that only photographs were shown, not physical evidence. The officer further acknowledged that certain aspects of the investigation — including the timing of crime scene processing — could have been handled more effectively.
The court also examined interview procedures, including whether legal representation had been present at all stages of questioning.
During re-examination, the prosecution moved to address those concerns, clarifying that legal representation had indeed been present throughout and that interview notes accurately reflected the use of photographs rather than physical items.
The trial continues before Justice Rajiv Persaud.
