Mahdia Woman Remanded for Attempted Murder of Husband
Mahdia Woman Remanded for Attempted Murder of Husband
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Mahdia, November 22, 2023 — Amanda Prince, a 37-year-old unemployed resident of Danju Hill, Mahdia, found herself facing serious charges as she was arrested on November 20, 2023, and charged with ‘Attempt to Commit Murder.’ The charge, in violation of Section 103(c) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01, stems from an incident on November 19, 2023, in which she is accused of attempting to murder her reputed husband, Ashton Courtman, a 34-year-old Pump Attendant.
Appearing at the Mahdia Magistrate’s Court via Zoom yesterday before Senior Magistrate Sunil Scarce, Prince was not required to enter a plea and was subsequently remanded to prison. The next court date is scheduled for December 12, 2023.
Background:
The accused and victim had been cohabiting for the past four years. On the night of November 19, 2023, at approximately 22:00 hrs, both individuals were consuming alcohol (brown rum) at their residence. Investigations revealed that a disagreement arose when the suspect’s son requested his mother to fry plantains. The victim intervened, expressing his preference for rice instead. This reportedly angered the woman, leading her to arm herself with a small bread knife.
Allegedly, Prince dealt her husband a stab to his right-side chest, resulting in severe injuries. On November 20, 2023, at around 10:00 hrs, Courtman sought medical attention at Mahdia District Hospital, where he was examined by a doctor and admitted in stable condition. Subsequently, he was referred and medevaced to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) for further medical attention.
As legal proceedings unfold, the court will continue to assess the details surrounding this attempted murder case, and updates will be provided as the case progresses.
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