St Elizabeth teenager charged in deadly machete attack on family

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Vanassa McKenzieJournalist at Jamaica Observer

June 17, 2026

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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A teenager accused of murdering his brother and injuring his mother and younger sibling during an incident at their St Elizabeth home on Saturday has been formally charged.

Lorenzo Williams, 19, of Stephenson Town, Seaview in St Elizabeth, is charged with murder and wounding with intent.

The deceased has been identified as 21-year-old Travis Williams.

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