Kingston, Jamaica – Explosive testimony rocked the Residence Circuit Court docket on Thursday as a former Kingston automotive wash supervisor recounted how Constable Noel Maitland allegedly paid her $2,000 to have a settee cleaned in July 2022, simply days after his girlfriend, social media persona Donnalee Donaldson, went lacking.
The witness advised the courtroom that Maitland, who she identified in courtroom, arrived in a silver high-end automobile, whereas the couch was transported individually in a pickup truck bearing an organization emblem. She mentioned the furnishings was dropped off between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. on July 13, 2022, and picked up the next day.
Pressed throughout cross-examination, she admitted that couch cleansing was not usually provided on the automotive wash, although she mentioned she wouldn’t be shocked if it had been performed.
The courtroom additionally noticed CCTV stills that the lady recognized as displaying the day Maitland delivered the couch. Regardless of objections from King’s Counsel Larry Smith, the images have been admitted into proof.
Earlier within the trial, one other automotive wash employee gave chilling testimony, recalling how she washed the identical couch and noticed a “blood-like rice grain” substance seeping from it.
“I used to be so frightened. I mentioned, ‘Jesus! Dis yah man should lifeless or him bleed out. Appear to be dem kill any person inna it,’” the witness advised the courtroom.
She additional testified that by the subsequent day, the couch was swarming with flies and the air reeked of a robust, uncooked odour.
Maitland is on trial for the homicide and alleged illegal disposal of Donaldson, who was final seen on July 11, 2022, when Maitland picked her up from her residence. She final spoke along with her household on July 12 and was reported lacking the subsequent day.
Two deliverymen have additionally testified, confirming that Maitland had the couch moved twice — first from his Chelsea Manor condominium to the automotive wash, and later to an upholstery store in downtown Kingston.
The trial will proceed Monday within the Residence Circuit Court docket, because the nation watches intently for extra damning proof.
