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Yesterday the Preliminary Inquiry into the slaying of three Soesdyke children continued at the Providence Magistrates’ Court. The children’s father, John Blanchard, has been charged with the murder of the three children, Belika, Joy and Daniel Blanchard.During yesterday’s hearing Blanchard’s sister, Cheryl Blanchard-Cameron, took to the witness stand. Having had her say in the witness stand, the woman was called to sign her statement after it was carefully read to her by the presiding Magistrate Leslie Sobers. The Magistrate then asked the accused if he had any questions for the witness but he declined.Another witness was called but was not present.The Police Prosecutor, Shellon Daniels then informed the Magistrate that she will make every effort to get the other witness on the next occasion. The matter was adjourned to April 4.On October 11, 2011, Blanchard was detained for chopping his three young children. Belika Blanchard and her five-year-old brother Daniel Blanchard died instantly. Six-year-old Joy Blanchard subsequently succumbed to her injuries in hospital.The family resided at Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara, and according to reports, at the time of the incident, the children’s mother had left for the interior where she sought a better job. It is alleged that the chopping incident stemmed from a phone conversation Blanchard allegedly had with the woman moments earlier.Blanchard, who sold clothing to sustain his family,Wholesale Jerseys Paypal, had reportedly been experiencing difficulty with his companion. The two had allegedly spilt up with the woman leaving the children behind. It was indicated that Blanchard had sought the support of his younger sister on the night of the incident. She claimed that Blanchard had tried to contact her but was unable to do so.The death of the children had sparked nationwide interest and outrage. Blanchard was attacked twice while in police custody. The man had been beaten severely by fellow inmates who sought to teach the alleged “child murderer” a lesson. |
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