SC affirms death sentence on Royal Park convict

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Colombo High Court Judge Padmini N. Ranawaka today informed Royal Park murder convict Shramantha Jude Anthony Jayamaha that the Supreme Court had upheld the death sentence imposed by the Appeal Court and that he would be hanged on a date announced by the President

Convict Jayamaha appealed to the Supreme Court against the death sentence imposed by Appeal Court Judges Ranjith Silva and Nalin Perera pleading that the judgement be set aside. However the Supreme Court had re affirmed the judgement of the Appeal Court.

Shrmantha Jude Anthony Jayamaha was found guilty of having killed Yvonne Johanson with whom he had been having a love affair.

Colombo High court had in 2006 sentenced Jayamaha to 12 years rigorous imprisonment but the Attorney General appealed to the Court of Appeal seeking a revision on the judgement imposed by the High Court. The Appeal Court confirmed that there was enough evidence to prove Jayamaha guilty of the murder and sentenced him to death. (T. Farook Thajudeen)

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Comments - 19

Grumpy Tuesday, 10 June 2014 02:33 AM

He will get a presidential pardon.

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Banda Wednesday, 11 June 2014 05:33 AM

Murder carried out without consciousness, fault goes to both parties.

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citizen Wednesday, 11 June 2014 09:53 AM

hang him that will bring peace to Yvonnes soul. via DM Android App

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banda Tuesday, 10 June 2014 12:25 PM

[quote name="Crazy Coot"][quote name="Lima"]SO WHEN THE HANGMAN WILL COME TO FORCE , WILL WAIT AND SEE[/quote]
Yes, hang him at Royal Park.[/quote]
You Idiot

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banda Tuesday, 10 June 2014 12:23 PM

Hope you are right

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Concerned Tuesday, 10 June 2014 09:52 AM

Its just a matter of throwing some more money with a little more. All these will be reversed. Just wait and see.

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Sarath Tuesday, 10 June 2014 08:14 AM

An active North Korean Army Officer will be more suitable

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Brindley Fernando Tuesday, 10 June 2014 07:20 AM

I know this family. Only God can help him at this moment.

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peter Tuesday, 10 June 2014 05:56 AM

Murderer and victim both studied in a renown international school in colombo

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Janaka Tuesday, 10 June 2014 02:44 AM

Fortunately or Unfortunately Jayamaha is not the son of a politician.
Janaka

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Lima Monday, 09 June 2014 04:44 PM

SO WHEN THE HANGMAN WILL COME TO FORCE , WILL WAIT AND SEE

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Ruan Dayananda Tuesday, 10 June 2014 01:55 AM

[quote name="Double X"]Why don't the Govt. request application from foreigners for this post, like they in World Cricket. A Chinese retired Army officer will suit this job.[/quote]
Superb!

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Crazy Coot Tuesday, 10 June 2014 01:34 AM

[quote name="Lima"]SO WHEN THE HANGMAN WILL COME TO FORCE , WILL WAIT AND SEE[/quote]
Yes, hang him at Royal Park.

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Suq Madique Tuesday, 10 June 2014 01:02 AM

The law only applies to some.

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Dr LAB Tuesday, 10 June 2014 12:30 AM

That shows Sri Lanka legal system is really good.

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Bun Monday, 09 June 2014 10:35 PM

Deputy Minister of Cooperatives and Internal Trade Hemal Gunasekara should be tried before the same panel of judges

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Double X Monday, 09 June 2014 08:23 PM

Why don't the Govt. request application from foreigners for this post, like they in World Cricket. A Chinese retired Army officer will suit this job.

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Nawab Monday, 09 June 2014 06:50 PM

This is a tragedy brought misery to the life of 2 youngest. Spoiled kids result of drugs and money

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Dee Monday, 09 June 2014 06:37 PM

Won't happen j. Cool it. Party on!

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