VIEUX FORT, St Lucia — Police have charged a suspect in the killing of Jason Francis, a major development that shifts the Vieux Fort homicide investigation from arrest to prosecution. Authorities said 26-year-old Terry Moffat was formally charged with murder after the fatal stabbing in Pierrot.
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force said Francis, 31, was fatally stabbed on April 6, 2026. Moffat was arrested the same day and charged on April 10 following investigations by the Criminal Investigations Department (South).
Police said the accused has been remanded to the Bordelais Correctional Facility pending further court proceedings. Officials have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The charge marks the next stage of the case, where evidence will now be tested through the judicial process. A date for the next court appearance was not immediately available.
Jason Francis case charge sharpens focus on violent crime
The development comes amid continuing public concern over violent crime in St Lucia, where serious incidents often trigger calls for stronger prevention measures, faster investigations, and visible justice outcomes.
While charges have been laid, the matter is now before the court. The accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
What we know about the Jason Francis killing
- Jason Francis, 31, died after a stabbing in Pierrot, Vieux Fort on April 6, 2026.
- Terry Moffat, 26, was arrested on the same day.
- Police formally charged him with murder on April 10, 2026.
- He has been remanded to the Bordelais Correctional Facility.
What We Don’t Know about the Jason Francis killing
- Police have not disclosed what led to the stabbing.
- Further court dates were not immediately available.
- Officials have not said whether more arrests or charges are expected.
