In a significant judicial development, former media personality Nolwyn Bennette, widely known as Nolly B, has been formally exonerated from murder charges related to an October 2024 homicide case. The dismissal occurred during a preliminary inquiry held at the Serious Offences Court in Kingstown earlier this month.
Bennette, a 46-year-old entrepreneur and former announcer for NICE Radio, had been accused of involvement in the fatal stabbing of Elijah Crease, a 34-year-old laborer from Prospect. The incident occurred on September 30, 2024, in Calliaqua, with Crease succumbing to his injuries at Milton Cato Memorial Hospital after being transported for medical treatment.
The case collapsed when prosecution authorities failed to produce either of their two primary witnesses, whose testimony was considered essential for establishing their legal argument. Notably absent was the mother of another alleged murder victim, whose evidence was anticipated to be particularly significant for the prosecution’s case.
Legal representation for Bennette was provided by attorney Grant Connell throughout the judicial proceedings. The court’s decision to dismiss charges underscores the critical importance of witness availability and evidentiary presentation within criminal justice systems.