Over 3 years ago, on August 18, 2009, the body of Alberto Travis Allen was found at the dumpsite on the George Price Highway. He had gunshot wound to the neck, his throat was cut, and an object had been rammed down his throat.
Yesterday a mistrial was declared against the men accused of killing him, 24 year-old Cordel Flores and 21 year-old Warren Lewis. The trail started two weeks ago but yesterday morning it took a turn when one of the jurors reportedly commented in the presence of a police officer that both defendants had a winning case.
The officer reported this to Crown Counsel Sheneiza Smith who then applied to discharge the jury. Her reasoning was that this comment reflects that the jurors are pre-judging the defendants before all the evidence is presented to the court. She continued that this was a miscarriage of justice because the men are not being given a chance at a fair trial.
Justice Gonzalez agreed with her submission, declared a mistrial, and discharged the jury, so both men are back on remand awaiting the next scheduled hearing of their case before a new jury. Flores was being represented in this trial by attorney Kevin Arthurs, and Lewis was being represented by Brian Neal.
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