The protracted triple-homicide trial of Elmer Nah encountered another procedural postponement on February 9, 2026, as judicial authorities deferred proceedings to evaluate a comprehensive no-case submission. Presiding Justice Nigel Pilgrim authorized the adjournment following the formal submission of a 328-page defense motion filed by Nah’s legal representative, Dr. Lynden Jones.
This development occurred immediately after the conclusion of the prosecution’s case, which spanned several months and culminated in a voir dire hearing that resulted in the judicial admission of critical evidence. The admitted materials include the posthumous witness statement of Vivian Ramnarace alongside substantial physical evidence—specifically, a pair of boots allegedly recovered from Nah’s pickup truck and a headlamp purportedly found on his person, both items believed connected to the criminal acts.
The defense’s central contention maintains that despite the evidence being deemed admissible, the prosecution has failed to establish proper identification of the accused, thereby necessitating dismissal of charges without requiring a defense presentation. Both legal teams concurred that oral arguments were unnecessary, opting instead for written submissions.
Justice Pilgrim has scheduled his ruling on the no-case motion for 9:00 a.m. the following day, simultaneously advising defense counsel to prepare for potential trial continuation contingent upon the judicial decision. The defendant has been remanded to Belize Central Prison pending the court’s determination.