Marlan DaSilva to stand trial for murder of Kenesha Vaughn

The trial of businessman Marlan DaSilva, who is charged with the brutal killing of his partner, Kenesha Vaughn, will begin at the next sitting of the Demerara Criminal Assizes.

DaSilva was committed to stand trial in the High Court after the case was heard before Magistrate Dylon Bess on Tuesday at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court.

DaSilva was represented by attorneys Sanjeev Datadin and Everton Singh-Lammy while attorneys Nigel Hughes and Kishawna Jefford served as prosecutors.

DaSilva is accused of killing his partner on the evening of February 22, 2025 at their home in Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara.

According to a Police report, DaSilva and Vaughn had an argument during which DaSilva allegedly slapped her. In response, Vaughn reportedly reached for a knife and approached him.

Police say DaSilva then drew his licensed firearm from his waistband and discharged several rounds in Vaughn’s direction, striking her about the body.

Ranks were later summoned, and Vaughn was taken to the Diamond Hospital, where she died while receiving treatment. The incident was captured on CCTV footage, which has since been tendered as evidence.