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Two men on Antigua charged with killing a newly-wed couple from south Wales are facing three further murder charges. | Two men on Antigua charged with killing a newly-wed couple from south Wales are facing three further murder charges. |
Catherine and Benjamin Mullany, both 31, were shot in a suspected robbery at their honeymoon bungalow on the Caribbean island last July. | Catherine and Benjamin Mullany, both 31, were shot in a suspected robbery at their honeymoon bungalow on the Caribbean island last July. |
Avie Howell, 18, and Kaniel Martin, 21, are to stand trial for the killings. | Avie Howell, 18, and Kaniel Martin, 21, are to stand trial for the killings. |
After an inquiry involving Scotland Yard officers, they have also been charged with the murder of two men and a woman during suspected robberies. | After an inquiry involving Scotland Yard officers, they have also been charged with the murder of two men and a woman during suspected robberies. |
Mrs Mullany, a doctor from Pontardawe, and trainee physiotherapist Mr Mullany, were killed on the last day of their honeymoon during a robbery at the Cocos hotel and resort at Valley Church on the south-west of the holiday isle on 27 July 2008. | |
Eight British officers went to Antigua to assist with the murder inquiry, which found evidence linking the Mullany murders with three other unsolved cases. | Eight British officers went to Antigua to assist with the murder inquiry, which found evidence linking the Mullany murders with three other unsolved cases. |
Mr Howell and Mr Martin have now also been charged with the murders of Tony Louisa, Rafique Kareem Harris and Juanita Anderson Walker. | |
They were killed on 18 June, 12 July and 8 August 2008 respectively, all in districts of the island's capital, St John's. | |
Mr Louisa, a 46-year-old Syrian national, was shot in the head after confronting burglars at his home on the island. | Mr Louisa, a 46-year-old Syrian national, was shot in the head after confronting burglars at his home on the island. |
Mr Harris, 24, was found dead about 50m away from his aunt's home on the island. Police believe he was killed during a robbery. | Mr Harris, 24, was found dead about 50m away from his aunt's home on the island. Police believe he was killed during a robbery. |
Ms Walker, 43, was shot dead in her home during what police believe was a violent robbery. | Ms Walker, 43, was shot dead in her home during what police believe was a violent robbery. |
Both Mr Howell and Mr Martin remain in custody and will stand trial later this year over the murders of the Mullanys. | Both Mr Howell and Mr Martin remain in custody and will stand trial later this year over the murders of the Mullanys. |