A 28-year-old tractor operator from Hururu Mission, Upper Berbice River, has pleaded guilty to the murder of his longtime friend following a night of drinking that turned deadly.
Maxton Walker appeared before Justice Simone Morris-Ramlall at the Berbice High Court on Tuesday, where the charge was read to him in connection with the death of 38-year-old Marcus Adrian on March 18, 2024, at 7 Mile, Hururu Mission.
According to police reports, Adrian and Walker had known each other since their youth and had previously collaborated in logging activities. On the night in question, both men were consuming High Wine, Guinness, and Turbo and were reportedly intoxicated when a misunderstanding arose. Walker allegedly threw Adrian to the ground and inflicted multiple cuts to his neck and face. Adrian got up and attempted to flee but collapsed along the trail. His body was later found on the Hururu Trail in a pool of blood, bearing 23 incised wounds, and was transported to the Linden Hospital Complex.
Walker was apprehended by the Toshao and handed over to police.
By entering a guilty plea, Walker waived his entitlement to a jury trial, under which he would have been presumed innocent and the burden of proof would have rested with the prosecution. Justice Morris-Ramlall scheduled a sentencing hearing for May 6 and requested both a probation report and a psychiatric report.
The State is represented by Attorney-at-law Marisa Edwards, while Walker is represented by Attorney-at-law Charlyn Artiga.
