Proceedings in the murder case involving businessman Everton “Beachy Stout” McDonald have been pushed back, with the matter now set for January 27, 2027.
McDonald, 72, is facing charges in connection with the 2009 killing of his first wife, Merlene “Petal” McDonald. She was fatally shot outside her residence in Boundbrook, Portland, on May 2 of that year.
When the case was called up in the Home Circuit Court on Monday, presided over by Justice Leighton Pusey, prosecutors requested additional time to complete procedural matters. The Crown indicated that the delay is necessary to serve documents related to an application seeking permission to admit statements from witnesses who have since died.
The prosecution also signalled plans to revise its witness list. This move was challenged by the defence, and the court is scheduled to hear arguments on the issue on May 15, 2026.
According to allegations, McDonald arranged for the killing following a breakdown in his marriage, reportedly enlisting the assistance of a police detective.
He is being represented by attorneys Monique Scott, Anna-Kaye Scott-James, and John Jacobs.
McDonald is already serving a life sentence after being convicted in September 2024 for the murder of his second wife, Toni-Ann McDonald. His co-accused in that case, Oscar Barnes, was also handed a life sentence. Both men must serve 28 years and 11 months before becoming eligible for parole.
Toni-Ann McDonald’s body was discovered in July 2020 along a remote roadway in Sherwood Forest, Portland. Reports indicated that the body showed signs of multiple stab wounds and severe injuries to the throat.
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Proceedings in the murder case involving businessman Everton “Beachy Stout” McDonald have been pushed back, with the matter now set for January 27, 2027.
McDonald, 72, is facing charges in connection with the 2009 killing of his first wife, Merlene “Petal” McDonald. She was fatally shot outside her residence in Boundbrook, Portland, on May 2 of that year.
When the case was called up in the Home Circuit Court on Monday, presided over by Justice Leighton Pusey, prosecutors requested additional time to complete procedural matters. The Crown indicated that the delay is necessary to serve documents related to an application seeking permission to admit statements from witnesses who have since died.
The prosecution also signalled plans to revise its witness list. This move was challenged by the defence, and the court is scheduled to hear arguments on the issue on May 15, 2026.
According to allegations, McDonald arranged for the killing following a breakdown in his marriage, reportedly enlisting the assistance of a police detective.
He is being represented by attorneys Monique Scott, Anna-Kaye Scott-James, and John Jacobs.
McDonald is already serving a life sentence after being convicted in September 2024 for the murder of his second wife, Toni-Ann McDonald. His co-accused in that case, Oscar Barnes, was also handed a life sentence. Both men must serve 28 years and 11 months before becoming eligible for parole.
Toni-Ann McDonald’s body was discovered in July 2020 along a remote roadway in Sherwood Forest, Portland. Reports indicated that the body showed signs of multiple stab wounds and severe injuries to the throat.
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