Three accused rapists remain in custody

Accused being escorted to court

Three men accused of raping a woman and her daughter in Longdenville and stealing the family's personal belongings, including a car, appeared at the Chaguanas Magistrate's court Thursday to answer the charges. A four suspect is still on the run.

Joel Vialva, 20, Jason Kareem Romeo, 18, and Stephen Lonely, 23, did not offer any pleas and did not have legal representation when the matter was called. 

The Magistrate ordered that they remain in custody until their another hearing next Friday.

Police prosecutor, Sergeant Asraph Haspodeen, told the court one of the victims in a serious condition at hospital.

The rape and robbery is alleged to have happened on September 22 at around 2.30 am.

Reports state that the accused tied up the woman’s two sons, raped the 49-year-old woman and her 17-year-old daughter, then stole cash and jewelry before escaping with the family’s car.

Police caught two of the suspects during an exercise at Longdenville; the third surrendered to police.