Killer shows contempt (Update)

There was drama at Supreme Court yesterday when two killers were each sent down for 40 years — the longest jail terms ever imposed for gang-related murder.

Jay Dill, 23 and Devon Hewey, 24, were sentenced to life in prison for the premeditated murder of footballer Randy Robinson.

When Judge Puisne Judge Carlisle Greaves declared he was the shooter, Dill quietly said: “Bulls**t, your honour.”

During the proceedings, Hewey could be heard rattling the unattached portion of his handcuffs multiple times and then swinging them loudly while Judge Greaves was sentencing him.

Outside court, as the killers were led to a prison van, Dill stuck up both of his middle fingers as he was led down the steps, handcuffed to Hewey.

When the van drove away, Hewey’s mother, Anternette Cole began to yell at senior police officer, protesting her son’s innocence. 

Randy Robinson had been shot in the chest and as many as three times in the head as he walked along Border Lane North on March 31, 2011.

Dill and Hewey must serve 40 years each before they are eligible for parole.

During the proceedings in the Supreme Court, nHewey could be heard talking at various points of the two-hour hearing. 

Dill remained quiet throughout the hearing until Mr Greaves began to sentence him.

The judge said: “I agree that in the case of Jay Dill, your minimum should be 40 years.

“My further reason for reaching such a conclusion is because the evidence is clear, regardless of what you now say, you were the shooter.”

Dill then quietly said: “Bull s**t, your honour.”

Neither defendant appeared willing to accept responsibility for their actions — though both did express sympathy for the victim’s loved ones.

Addressing the court, Dill said: “Your honour, I don’t really know how to express my feelings for this here, but I want to say I’m sorry about what happened to Randy.

“I’m sorry the family is going through the pain and suffering but I maintain my innocence. I’m looking at a life sentence for a life I didn’t take. I’m stressed out and hurt.”

Dill then turned to Mr Robinson’s family and said: “I would just like to say to the family, I didn’t kill Randy. I’m sorry he got killed and that’s all I have to say.”

When it was Hewey’s turn to speak, he sat in silence until his lawyer Shade Subair rose to speak to him.

Hewey then began to shake his head and said: “I really don’t know where to begin because at the end of the day, justice ain’t served. I have listened to the statements. It says you make your bed, you have to lie in it. What bed I’m supposed to lie in if I didn’t make it?

“You do the crime, you do the time. But what if you didn’t do the crime? It’s bigger than us. It’s for the newspapers and everything.

“Justice ain’t served. I feel for the family but hey, ya got the wrong two. That’s all I have to say.”

Once the sentencing was over, Hewey and Dill were led to a waiting prison van. Dill stuck up both his middle fingers as he was led down the steps handcuffed to Hewey.

When the van drove away, Hewey’s mother, Anternette Cole began to yell at Detective Trent Lightbourne. She said: “You know the truth. The shooter’s in England. You know the truth. You know the truth Mr Lightbourne. You know the truth and the truth will set you all free. It’s a big pack-a corrupt. I really don’t care. Just a lie from the pit of hell.”

Time spent in custody will be taken into consideration. 

Touching testimony from victim’s family

The parents of murdered footballer Randy Robinson (pictured above) spoke of their devastating loss in a statement read to the Supreme Court.

The joint statement by Roydelle Robinson and Randy Spence reflected on the day Mr Robinson was born and the day he died.

“On July 12, 1998, our son was placed in our arms for the first time. He was so precious, his face was flawless and his skin was soft.

“On March 31, 2011, we were led to a cold table where out beautiful son was laid. His face was not flawless and his skin was not soft.”

The parents said the day their son died, they received a life sentence. His murder took everything from us. We have lost faith and trust in people. Being happy doesn’t seem right anymore.”

Speaking on the defendants, Ms Robinson said: “While the families of these cold hearted killers will always get to drive to Westgate to visit their sons, I have to drive to St John’s Cemetery.”

She continued: “Today is not a day of closure for us. The only thing that’s been a highlight is that these cold-hearted killers have been taken off the streets.”

A statement by Mr Robinson’s girlfriend Dwanae Simons expressed disappointment with the defendants.

“What gives you the right to take someone else’s life?

“I’m honestly disappointed in both of you. But honestly, you would do anything to fit in. You’re both cowards.

“While you’re able to get visitors and see your loved ones, we will never get to see Randy again.”