A young man, named Brian Alexander Francis has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Justin Cox-Beckles.
Based on the ruling handed down on Tuesday January 07th, Francis, 29 years old, must serve a minimum term of 29 years and six months before becoming eligible for parole.
The court also ordered the destruction of the firearm recovered during the investigation.
Francis was found guilty on December 18, 2024, of the murder of Cox-Beckles. And was remanded in custody pending his sentencing.
Background of the Case
On Sunday, July 24th, 2022, the Police Control Room received a report of a male with a gunshot
wound to the abdomen at Rock Plaza, Millennium Highway. The victim was later identified as
Justin Cox-Beckles of South Caicos.
He was transported to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, where he succumbed to his injuries.
A murder investigation was immediately launched, and on July 26, 2022, Francis, a mechanic residing on South Dock Road, was arrested and cautioned on suspicion of the murder
of Cox-Beckles.
On August 4, 2022, Francis was formally charged with the following offences:
Murder of Justin Cox-Beckles,
Carrying ammunition,
Carrying a firearm,
Discharging a firearm, and
Discharging ammunition.
Again, as per changes to the legislation, Francis will have to serve 29 years and 6 months before becoming eligible for parole.
