The country was left reeling this week with the murder of 20-year-old Salma Chadee, of Chadee Street, Caroni. Chadee’s life’s was cut tragically short at the hands of a jealous ex-boyfriend who is now the subject of a national manhunt. CrimeWatch host Ian Alleyne visited the scene minutes after getting the information of the shooting. Alleyne, who knew Chadee, was shocked by the reality of her death, as he had been previously assisting the deceased.
According to eyewitness accounts, at approximately 9.30 pm last Saturday (December 17), Chadee and her ex-boyfriend got into an argument at her home, where the suspect made claims of her infidelity. During the argument the enraged man pulled out a gun and fired several shots, hitting Chadee a number of times. The suspect then fled the scene in a waiting vehicle, stunningly getting assistance as he did so.
Alleyne was spellbound at the fact that the suspect had two broken legs, which came in a recent accident, yet was able to not only kill Chadee but get away quite easily. He got footage from the security cameras on the property and it clearly showed the suspect was severely impeded by his injury as he crawled away from the scene. But no one was able to intervene or stop him from escaping.
Chadee sadly leaves behind her 11-month-old son Noah. Alleyne attended the funeral of the deceased and after further investigations revealed the suspect may have help from high places is vowing to bring the man responsible into custody. Alleyne also aired yet another robbery, where an armed gunman robbed V&R wholesale and retail located at 222 Union Road, Marabella on January 9.The man was able to steal over $30,000 in cash and jewellery in less than three minutes and escape on foot.
Alleyne was able to get the security footage from the location and freeze framed a picture of the suspect live on the programme. He urged the public to view the video on the Ian Alleyne Facebook fan page and contact him if they had information on the identity or whereabouts of the suspect.
In another story, Alleyne is seeking assistance from the public in identifying the gunman caught on camera at the Summer Foods Supermarket in McBean, Couva, a video which he also aired. If you have any information on the suspect you can text or watsapp Alleyne on 294-4081. A woman also appeared on CrimeWatch live for assistance from Alleyne.
She claimed Carlos Lacaille, of Southern Main Road, Arouca, owes her over $16,000 for a Toyota Corolla since November, 2014. She said she has not been able to contact Lacaille since then and pleaded with Alleyne to help her. Lacaille is asked to contact CrimeWatch or Alleyne at 294-4081 urgently.
Mother of one Rakhiba Telemaque also visited the show to complain about Kevin Lewis, the father of her child. Lewis is asked to contact Alleyne at 294-4081.
Breakthrough Story
Alleyne was able to recover $13,000 for Mr Ranjitsingh, who was owed for some time by a man who allegedly has mental illness. Ranjitsingh, a money lender, was paid by the wife of the man who allegedly borrowed the money. The wife was able to pay the loan but not the interest. Alleyne managed to get Ranjitsingh to accept the payment.
Unsolved Mystery
A land owner also re-appeared on Crime Watch to complain that illegal quarrying was being carried out by a contractor who does not have a quarrying license. Alleyne re visited the quarry site in Santa Rita where trucks were still operational moving material out of the quarry. Alleyne called on the authorities to get involved.