(Kaieteur News) – A 12-member jury was empanelled on Wednesday at the Berbice High Court in New Amsterdam for the trial of a Corentyne man facing a murder charge stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred four years ago.

Justice Gino Persaud is presiding over the matter involving 54-year-old Seelall Dipnarine, who is accused of killing his wife, 42-year-old Tavita Lall, also called ‘Tasha’, of No. 64 Village, Corentyne, Berbice.

The incident dates back to January 13, 2022. According to reports, Lall was cooking at home when Dipnarine poured kerosene on her and then quickly set her alight.