By Breaking Belize News Staff: Two men accused in connection with the 2022 murder of Winston Joseph James, better known as “Tanga,” walked free from the High Court on Tuesday after prosecutors discontinued the case against them.
Azzane Domingo, 23, and Eustace Lewis, 36, had been scheduled to stand trial before Justice Candace Nanton in connection with James’ murder and the shooting of his then-partner, Marybeth Wade. However, the Crown entered a nolle prosequi after police were unable to locate a key prosecution witness, identified as Shemaud Nunez, also known as “Sabe.”
The case had already been adjourned on September 24 to give police additional time to find the witness. At that hearing, prosecutors told the court that officers, including members of GI3, were assisting with the search.
A nolle prosequi formally discontinues the prosecution but does not amount to an acquittal. The Crown may potentially bring proceedings again if sufficient evidence becomes available.
Another potential Crown witness, Wade, had previously indicated that she did not intend to testify. Wade was inside the vehicle with James when gunmen opened fire on January 21, 2022. She was shot in the arm and survived, while James was struck multiple times and killed.
James had reportedly just left his attorney’s office when he was attacked while driving a Nissan Pathfinder in the West Canal area. Following the shooting, his vehicle crashed near the canal side. Contemporary reports placed the shooting near the corner of Bishop Street and West Canal.
Domingo was charged with James’ murder in September 2024 and also faced charges arising from Wade’s shooting. Lewis was subsequently charged with abetment to murder, with prosecutors alleging that he aided Domingo.
Following a preliminary inquiry in August 2025, both men were committed to stand trial in the High Court. Public reporting at the time said the prosecution had submitted more than 25 witness statements and other documentary exhibits.
Attorney Leeroy Banner represented Domingo, while Senior Counsel Ellis Arnold represented Lewis.
Lewis, who had been on bail, left the courtroom shortly after the prosecution discontinued the case. Domingo, who had remained in custody, was released about an hour later.
Tuesday’s development comes more than four years and eight months after James was killed on January 21, 2022.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: Two men accused in connection with the 2022 murder of Winston Joseph James, better known as “Tanga,” walked free from the High Court on Tuesday after prosecutors discontinued the case against them. Azzane Domingo, 23, and Eustace Lewis, 36, had been scheduled to stand trial before Justice Candace Nanton in
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