KINGSTON, Jamaica — The trial of Travis Ellis, the man charged with the gruesome murder of esteemed journalist Barbara Gayle, has been postponed to February 4, 2024, due to incomplete psychological assessments. The case was adjourned on Monday as authorities await a second psychological report on Ellis, who has so far been evaluated by only one doctor. Prosecutors have announced their intent to pursue the death penalty if Ellis is convicted. Gayle, a veteran journalist, was discovered dead at her residence in the Caymanas Country Club Estate in St. Catherine on December 17. Her body bore multiple stab wounds and a severe facial laceration. Her stolen vehicle was later recovered in nearby bushes, close to where Ellis was reportedly found hiding. The adjournment allows for further case management as the legal process unfolds.
