Guyana police file murder charges against captain and crewmates in deadly ferry capsizing

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July 28, 2026

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Guyana police file murder charges against captain and crewmates in deadly ferry capsizing

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GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Police in Guyana filed murder charges on Tuesday against the captain and two crew members of a state ferry that capsized, killing more than 70 people, with 30 passengers still missing.

The accused are Captain Kevin Price, 40, chief mate Rondell Dwayne Roberts, 42, and cargo superintendent Delon Granderson, 33.

They appeared in court on Tuesday morning but were not required to enter pleas. No attorneys were present for them.

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