Today in Bajan History| April 16th 1966

April 16, 2026 • 00:04:04
Today in Bajan History| April 16th 1966
TODAY IN BAJAN HISTORY
Today in Bajan History| April 16th 1966

Apr 16 2026 | 00:04:04

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Show Notes

The Barbados Advocate reported on the conviction of 37-year-old Sarita Joseph for the murder of 17-year-old Marie Howard, following a four-day trial that ended with a guilty verdict after just 50 minutes of jury deliberation. The case stemmed from tensions within the household, fueled by allegations of a relationship between Marie and Joseph’s husband.

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