All three men accused in the murder of Customs officer Nigel Christian told police they had no involvement in his death, a court heard as their recorded interviews were presented before Justice Rajiv Persaud.
According to Antigua News Room, prosecutors allege that Saleim Harrigan, Wayne Thomas, and Lasean Bully abducted Christian from his McKinnons home on July 10, 2020. He was later found shot dead along a dirt road in Thibou's.
Investigators from the Serious Crimes Unit read the interviews into evidence, revealing a consistent pattern of denial from all three accused — though their willingness to cooperate with questioning shifted noticeably when confronted with evidence.
Bully initially distanced himself from the crime, stating, "I know nothing about that," while struggling to clearly account for his movements on the day in question. In a subsequent interview, he refused to answer any further questions, responding only with "no comment."
Harrigan similarly rejected the allegations, telling police he had remained near his home and had no connection to locations linked to the investigation. At one point, he swore on his family that he had no involvement. When investigators presented phone data and images tied to the case, however, he ceased engaging, later stating, "Me nah have nuttin to do with this ya and me no have no comment."
Thomas, in his own statements, said he had spent the day between a bike shop and a visit to his child's mother. He denied knowing Christian or visiting his neighbourhood. Even after being confronted with DNA evidence, he maintained, "I don't know anything about that," and described his own honesty as perfect.
One remaining statement is expected to be read into evidence on Friday. Following that, the prosecution is set to close its case and the defence will begin presenting its arguments.
