A 44-year-old self-employed businessman from Portuguese Quarters in Corentyne, Berbice, known as “Chicken Man,” has been charged with inciting murder. Seeindra Marimutoo appeared at the Whim Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Tuanna Hardy, where he was formally charged with inciting the murder of Marciano Michel Nelson, commonly referred to as “Dutchie.”

Marimutoo was not required to enter a plea and was remanded to prison. The case is scheduled to continue on April 4. The charge against Marimutoo stems from allegations that he orchestrated the murder of Nelson, a Surinamese national, by promising a significant financial reward to the perpetrators.

Nelson’s murder occurred on December 22, 2024, in Bangladesh, Port Mourant. Three individuals—Nicholas Chinarine, Christopher Chinarine, and Michael Anthony Brijjader—have been charged and remanded for the crime. During police interrogations, the Chinarine brothers confessed to their involvement, stating that they were hired by Marimutoo’s sister to commit the murder.

This case is part of a broader investigation involving Marimutoo, who is also facing a manslaughter charge related to the death of 18-year-old Parmand Pertab. Pertab was killed by a vigilante group in Port Mourant after allegedly robbing a goldsmith. Marimutoo was initially charged with murder in connection with Pertab’s death, but the charge was later reduced to manslaughter.

The ongoing legal proceedings highlight the complexities of addressing violent crimes in the region and the challenges faced by law enforcement in unraveling the networks involved in such incidents. As the case progresses, it will be crucial to determine the extent of Marimutoo’s involvement in both alleged crimes.