(CMR) Jamaican politician Jolyan Silvera, the former Member of Parliament for St Mary Western, has been charged with the murder of his wife Melissa Silvera (42).
Silvera was taken into custody on Thursday, 18 January, almost a week after his wife was buried.
According to the Jamaica Gleaner, Melissa was reportedly murdered at her home located at Diamond Court, Diamond Road, Stony Hill. However, initial reports stated that Melissa died in her sleep on November 10 of natural cause, a month shy of her eighth wedding anniversary.
An autopsy performed three weeks after her death unearthed at least three bullet fragments in her body. This prompted the police to launch a murder investigation.
Jolyan Silvera's licensed firearm was taken for ballistic testing.
Melissa Silvera is survived by three sons.
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