Almost two decades after Karen Allamby was found dead, a major development has finally unfolded in her cold murder case: a 48-year-old inmate currently held at Dodds Prison has been officially charged with the crime.
The accused, Antonio Ryan Bullen, made his first court appearance on Thursday at District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court, following the filing of charges by investigators from the Barbados Police Service’s elite Major Crime Unit. Court documents specifically allege that Bullen unlawfully killed Allamby at some point between April 1 and April 16, 2007, matching the timeline of her death nearly 17 years ago.
Following the brief initial hearing, the case has been adjourned to allow for further procedural and investigative steps, with the next court listing scheduled for October 1. For community members and those connected to the victim, the long-awaited filing of charges marks a key milestone in a case that has remained unresolved for nearly two decades. The court process will now move forward to address the allegations against Bullen in the months ahead.