The Tribune

By LAMECH JOHNSON

Tribune Staff Reporter

ljohnson@tribunemedia.net

A JURY was empanelled yesterday in the Supreme Court trial of a woman accused of murdering her Defence Force marine husband.

However, the trial of 25-year-old Mikiko Black will not begin until tomorrow as the matter was adjourned.

Jury selection lasted less than an hour as 11 women and one man were chosen. Three alternates were then selected before all 15 took an oath concerning their role in the trial.

The accused has denied the murder charge she faces concerning the April 19, 2010, death of Leonardo Black.

The late-night incident happened at the couple’s apartment on the corner of Boil Fish Drive and Adderley Terrace, off Faith Avenue.

Police found the body of the 27-year-old marine with gunshot wounds to the left side of the face.

The accused was arraigned four days after the incident before Chief Magistrate Roger Gomez.

She was not required to enter a plea to the charge.

Black is represented by Moses Bain.

Anthony Delaney and Maria Zancolla are prosecuting for the Crown.