A 20-year-old man has been charged with the murders of his mother and 17-year-old sister, who were found shot dead inside their fire-damaged home in Malick, Barataria, on October 16.
A 20-year-old man has been charged with the murders of his mother and teenage sister following an investigation into their deaths at a residence in Malick, Barataria.
The accused, Nicholas Ramlal, was charged following consultations with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), according to reports published on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. He was expected to appear before a Master of the High Court in connection with the charges.
The victims were identified as Rosanna Ramlal, 49, a doubles vendor, and her 17-year-old daughter, Alina Ramlal, a student. Their bodies were discovered inside their home along Seventh Avenue, Malick, on October 16, after emergency personnel responded to reports of a fire.
Bodies Discovered After House Fire
Fire officers responded to the blaze at the residence shortly after reports of a fire were received. After extinguishing the flames, officers searched the premises and discovered the bodies of the two women.
The discovery prompted a murder investigation involving police and fire service personnel. Investigators examined the scene as they worked to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths and the origin of the fire.
The incident shocked residents of the community, while relatives were left to grieve the loss of the mother and daughter.
Post-Mortem Examinations Reveal Gunshot Wounds
Post-mortem examinations reportedly revealed that both women had been shot in the head before the fire was started.
The findings indicated that the deaths involved gun violence and were not simply the result of the house fire. Investigators subsequently pursued the case as a double murder.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the fire formed part of the investigation that led to the charges.
Case Moves to the Courts
The decision to charge Ramlal followed consultations with the Director of Public Prosecutions, according to local media reports.
His expected court appearance marked the next stage in the criminal proceedings. Further developments will depend on the progress of the case through the judicial system.
The charges are allegations, and the accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty before a court of law.
Aurax News will continue to follow the case and report further verified developments as they become available.