In a significant development within a high-profile criminal case, Zamir O’Garro, a key defendant charged with the murder of Arthur James, has passed away at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. His death on Tuesday marks the second fatality among the three individuals originally accused in the 2021 homicide.
The sequence of events leading to O’Garro’s demise began last Friday when he fell seriously ill while held in custody. Emergency services transported him via ambulance to the medical facility. Initial reports indicated he was conscious and communicative during the journey. However, his condition deteriorated rapidly, necessitating placement on life support systems, where he remained until his death in the early hours of Tuesday.
O’Garro’s incarceration dates back to 2021, directly linked to the investigation into the disappearance of Arthur James that same October. The case escalated when investigators discovered a severely burned vehicle in the Freetown and Willoughby Bay area. Inside, they found charred human remains, which subsequent forensic analysis conclusively identified as those of the missing James.
Alongside his brother, Obasic O’Garro, and their cousin, Uroy Joseph, both residents of Liberta, Zamir O’Garro faced formal charges. This case has now been profoundly impacted by the deaths of two defendants while in pre-trial detention. Obasic O’Garro predeceased his brother, succumbing to severe health complications, including renal failure, on February 7, 2024.