The proceedings in the high-profile gas station bombing case took an unexpected twist today when the man identified as the central figure in the attack indicated to the court that he is prepared to accept full responsibility for the deadly attack, insisting that others charged alongside him had no involvement.
The development unfolded at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, just as paper committal proceedings were set to begin before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty.
The accused, Daniel Alexander Ramirez Poedemo, a Venezuelan national, is jointly charged with Alexander Bettencourt, Johnny Boodram, and Krystal LaCruz before the Georgetown court. Meanwhile, Wayne Corriea, Ramesh Pramdeo, and Jennifer Rodriguez are facing related charges at the Leonora Magistrates’ Court.
During the hearing, defence attorney Shellon Boyce told the court that her client had made significant disclosures during recent consultations. This prompted the magistrate to directly question the accused on whether he intended to cooperate with the court.
Through an interpreter, Poedemo indicated that he was willing to admit to the offence and stated that none of the other individuals charged in connection with the matter played any role in the incident.
According to the interpretation presented in court, he claimed he acted alone after receiving materials from an unidentified individual, which he then used to carry out the act.
He further expressed a desire for the matter to be concluded swiftly, noting that several of the persons currently before the court are innocent and should not remain implicated.
Given the new claims raised in court, Magistrate McGusty noted that the prosecution would first need to engage the Chambers of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) before any further steps could be taken in the matter.
State prosecutor Mandel Moore explained that a written submission from the defence attorney would be necessary to facilitate that process, adding that consultations with the DPP are expected to take about two weeks.
The court then postponed the matter until April 20.
The case stems from the October 2025 explosion at the Mobil Service Station, which resulted in the death of six-year-old Soraya Bourne.
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