Ex-prison officer charged with recent stabbing murder

Read storyJerome Bethel was charged with the killing of Gary Gardiner, who was stabbed during a fight on February 11.

Bethel, 36, was remanded to custody. He will return to court on March 3rd.

Bethel's lawyer, Tai Pinder, asked that his client be held in the hospital section of the prison for his safety.

Bethel was a prison officer from 1995-2001.

Vincent Peet, the Member of Parliament for North Andros and the Berry Islands said Gardiner's death has been deeply felt.

"His sudden death has sent shockwaves through North Andros . . . He was a supporter of mine but more importantly he was someone who was always willing to help," Peet said.

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