Family and friends of slain dancehall artist Kentucky Kid could be getting some reprieve after three cops and two civilians were charged with his murder.
Kentucky Kid, whose real name is Robert Hill, was shot and killed on December 8, 2009 at his home in Ivy Green Mews in what police say was a shootout.
A jury at the Kingston and St Andrew Coroner’s Court rule on Tuesday that the five be charged with murder following the death of the artist.
Special Corporal Uriel Anderson, Constable Gary Thomas, Special Constable Norval Warren, Marvia Morgan (civilian) and Donovan Brown (civilian) were all charge with the murder.
Before his untimely death, Kentucky Kid expressed his fear for his life to the Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) and Police Public Complaints Authority (PPCA).
Kentucky Kid also uploaded a number of videos on YouTube before his death outlining the reasons why he was in fear of his life.
Jamaica’s human rights group has also released a statement praising the verdict.
“JFJ represented the family of Robert Hill during the coroner’s inquest, as it has done for over 100 families of deceased persons in the past two years. The organisation is heartened by INDECOM’s work in this matter.”
“JFJ notes that it took the state apparatus more than four years and eight months to arrive at a decision to charge persons in relation to Mr Hill’s death. This matter will now proceed to the Circuit Court for trial. JFJ calls for a thorough and expeditious prosecution of the matter. This would represent another step in the arduous quest for justice for the family of Mr Hill. While this ruling is welcome news, we remind the State that justice delayed is justice denied.”
Shortly before his death, Kentucky Kid released a hit single titled “Prediction.”
He was 37 years old at the time of his murder.
Watch the full video footage below.
Police in JA kill Kentucky Kid justice for this artist he has a child with no father .
The police killed him and beat his pregnant girl friend . That was a huge piece of evidence putting up that video camera . I am calling on all Jamaicans in the US please to watch this video this can happen to u if your are a make in Jamaica or in the US .
This is crazy, been reading about Mario’s death also. The JA police is MURDER INC…
glad they were brought to justice, many more need to be investigated, but this is relieving to see that they are subject to the law as well and they will be held accountable for irresponsible and negligent behavior.
Scary police everywhere taking people out.
Seems like they’re doing it in tandem. :(*sighs* I think we need to surrender all control to the “machines”.
If you can’t beat em join em lol
Join who?the “machines” or the “crazies?” I gave up on the latter a long time ago I’ll stick to the “machines”. I thought we “mash” up no?
*somewhere in the virtual world there lies a Tweley and a Salena going off topic and heading into the Twilight Zone*:)
You mashed it up lol, I’ve been cooling enjoying this weather. I thought machine and crazies were one.
How I mash it up? roflol Is it because I’m too much of a liberal and you’re a conservative? What you’re ras doing up roflol isn’t it passed your bedtime nothing good happens after “midnight”! :) You lady-killer you. How many lives have you destroyed? j/k
I’m all nighter ;) I don’t have any labels, I just keep it too real. Why are you up hmm
All nighter my foot :) I’m conjuring the “perfect man” roflmao I don’t get how you magickally appeared! ;) j/k
I always knew I was perfect, why thank you lol
You too hot and cold for me not to mention you require a bag of tricks to keep your gaze. I wonder if you like marga gyal casper?
Tricks are for kids :x no idea who that is lol.. Salena you met your match huh
Met my match in who? you? roflmao We can’t even agree on any issues. roflmao Go make me some “goat water” ok :P
Hmm I take it back I’m too good to be your match lol, you still need training wheels.
I think you’re mentally drawn to me.roflol Although I completely different from you. I have the ability to make men “squeal like a pig”! roflmao but seriously what color is your skin I need at least a mental image to get me there and you sir do not. j/k ;)
You swear u got me figured lmao which is funny, I’m mentally superior to you. I just want you to admit it.
I like your mind I’ll give you that.But don’t feel too big yet. roflmao Should we be here in this topic talking like this?
Idk r.i.p to homie though. I had to keep you in check real quick.
Like how you check me on that other page yeah sure. Should we delete these messages? Death is inevitable and I think I think about it more than your “average” person. You’re such a legend dude. :) I think you like me so be sure to practice kissing your hand for the time being.;)
I will delete.. lol Salena you are correct I am a legend.
Damn you sux! let’s delete away :) Not even one descriptive word to describe your physical? roflol
? I deleted most and yea just picture someone ideal in your mind and run with that lmao
Soon from now the legend will finally reveal himself and I think I’m the person skilled enough to be the undoing. :)
You’re miles away and I deleted, it’s showing as guest.. it is what it is now.. they post new articles everyday. A goddess will be my undoing.
A Goddess you mean someone with the ability to float on air? make you take a lap and I bet you’ll grow tired of her exuding her superior aura. To good to give you a proper blank. roflol
My last goddess turned out to be a witch, I’m just a humble man…You looking for a servant.
roflmao I’m not looking for anything. I just want him to be a bit more vulnerable than I not the usual one-sided where men seems to have all the power and control.
So you saying you want a man to wash your panty. Ok I see lol
You’re nuts! :)I want to be “future” instead of “ciara”.
See you lik to play the boss role lol.. , There can only be 1
Yeah and it’s not you! I want him to hold me when we’re done and to know that I have the option of rolling him off. *sighs*
Am I suppose to be jealous.. I wanted a goddess lol..
I can’t promise that I have the ability to walk on air etc I promise that when you’re with me you’ll forget about the chaos and turmoil in the world. It’ll be like we’re the only ones that exist in space and time. I’ll bring the bong and myself whenever you’re ready to have an out of body experience.
I’ll take that offer one day ;)
I thought i turned you off on the “vice” page? You frighten me you’re a bit judgmental and critical and head strong. You’ll probably signal my flight response. :) delete away
Vice lost my respect, yea it’s good I frighten you.. o you know you can’t handle me lol.
I can handle you if I duct tape your mouth or give you a muzzle. You know even when you’re a jerk I like you. roflol
Lol good night, tired
Nite Nite I’m tired too let’s go to our “separate rooms.” I’ll delete away see you never!;)
Dude you’re going to have to go back and remove where you reference “guest” with your name. Can’t have you holding the bag now can we? It’s fine I’m prepared to defend you. nite nite ;)
Thnx alot let the sl*t shaming begin. roflmao
Dude by delete I meant go back and edit the comments with a “?” or something. I don’t want to be s*lt shamed by these hypocrites listening to Kartel’s music. roflmao
I seriously can’t delete anything, it turns into guest. I was better off editing,*maybe working. Oh well.. what they going to say lol, they don’t pay your bills.
I don’t care what they think I just wished we did this on a less important page. *sighs* I know they probably think I’m nutso and can’t tell when I’m kidding or being serious. :) Can’t handle some of Kartel’s lyrics coming from a woman. “Poor salena and her lack thereof morals.” roflmao /sarcasm