Philipsburg:--- Sandra Hall (42) the former Sherriff Security Guard who stabbed Alexander Radford Seaforth better known as Skinny to death on October 18th 2010 has much to thank God for as the Appeals Court acquitted her on Friday by reason of self defense.Attorney at law Shaira Bommel of Subiran and Peterson said the appeals court hearing was heard on Wednesday and the verdict was delivered on Friday morning. Bommel said she summoned the neighbor as a witness as well as several friends of the defendant who told the court that Hall was in an abusive relationship. Attorney Bommel said the witnesses claimed to have seen bruises on the defendant who was living with the victim when he was murdered.
Asked why she did not call the witnesses during the hearing in the Court of First Instance, Bommel said she got the case on short notice. She said the neighbor, a Jamaican national refuted what the police had in his statement. Bommel said the witness spoke English but with an accent.
Asked if it is normal for judges to render their verdict so quickly after a trial, Attorney Bommel said that does not happen often, but judges do so when they are convinced with the evidence that was provided. Hall was turned over to immigration for them to see if she has legal status on the island. If her residency is in order then she will be released from custody Bommel said.
Sandra Hall was sentenced to 9 years on January 27th 2011 for stabbing to death the former Guyana Police Officer Alexander Radford Seaforth better known as Skinny.
Kimelia Austin, sister of Radford Seaforth said she was at a loss for words when she heard about the verdict. Austin said the family of the deceased felt they were cheated because no one informed them of the appeal and the hearing. Austin said the family is looking at their options because they want justice for their brother. She said had the family known of this appeal hearing they would have travelled to St. Maarten and hire lawyers to make sure justice was served.
The bereaved sister said this looks more like vigilante justice to her and the mere fact that a cold blooded killer would get away has blind sighted her.
