A Smythfield, New Amsterdam man was remanded to prison after he was charged with the murder of 44-year-old Leon Fordyce called ‘nastyman’ on Tuesday.
Eubeern Bristol, also known as ‘Eusie’, 39, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the Albion Magistrate’s Court.
The court was informed that on Sunday, May 4, at High Dam, Caracas Village, West Canje, Bristol, alongside another individual, was involved in the murder of Fordyce.
Bristol was not required to enter a plea to the indictable charge.
During the proceedings, Police Prosecutor Sergeant Mark Edwards said the case file is complete and revealed that law enforcement is actively pursuing another suspect in connection with Fordyce’s death.
Edwards confirmed that once this suspect is apprehended, further investigations will be conducted, and the case file will be forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal advice.
In response to inquiries from Bristol’s lawyer, Sasha Robertson, who participated virtually, Edwards addressed the outcome of the case should the police fail to arrest the other suspect. He ensured the court that there would be no impediment to advancing with the matter as planned.
Edwards requested an extension of three weeks for obtaining statements, which Magistrate Matthias granted.
Bristol has been remanded to prison, and the case is scheduled to be reviewed on June 9.
Leon Fordyce called ‘nastyman’
On the day in question, 35-year-old Seon La Fleur, also known as “Shawn,” was arguing with 44-year-old Angelisha Newyear, accompanied by Neon De Jonge Bristol. The dispute revolved around threats made against Newyear’s 26-year-old son, Gregory De Jonge.
The argument escalated, and during the confrontation, Shawn stabbed Newyear in the abdomen.
In a separate incident, Leon Fordyce reportedly received a blow to the head and was pronounced at New Amsterdam Hospital.
Upon hearing about the altercation, Gregory De Jonge rushed to the scene and attacked Shawn with a machete before fleeing the area.
It is noted that Angelisha Newyear had a relationship with Leon Fordyce.
This publication understands that Fordyce was in the process of closing his shop when he was viciously attacked.
Shortly before the incident, Shawn’s mother, 50-year-old Nicola Christine La Fleur, spoke with her son. She later received a distressing call about the situation.
When she rushed outside, she found Shawn unresponsive on the road, suffering from a severe head wound.
When asked about the motive behind these tragic events, Nicola revealed that her son was troubled about the paternity of a two-month-old child.
Reports indicate that both Shawn and Gregory have been named as the fathers of the child.
On May 9, 2025, Gregory was charged and remanded to prison for the murder of La Fleur.
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