NATIONAL NEWS
MONROVIA – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has formally charged Augustine Lendeh, popularly known as “T-Boy,” with the crime of murder in connection with the death of Oretha Paye in the Omega Old Field Community, Paynesville.
By: Trokon S. Wrepue –trokon1992seokin@gmail.com
According to the police charge sheet, the alleged incident occurred on July 29, 2026, at approximately 8:15 p.m. The victim was found about 26 feet from the residence of the accused, suffering from multiple injuries and showing no signs of life.
Police said preliminary investigations revealed that the victim’s mother, Alice Flomo, informed investigators that her daughter had gone to Augustine Lendeh’s residence to retrieve her personal clothing but never returned home.
Investigators further established that the accused had allegedly assaulted the victim on a previous occasion. Police said the alleged prior assault formed part of the evidence considered during the investigation.
Following the investigation, Augustine Lendeh fled Liberia but was later arrested in the Republic of Sierra Leone. He was subsequently handed over to Liberian authorities for further legal proceedings.
The Liberia National Police has since formally charged Lendeh with Murder, in violation of Section 14.1 of the New Penal Law of Liberia, and forwarded him to court for prosecution in accordance with the law.
The case is expected to proceed through the judicial process, where the prosecution will present its evidence before the court.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding Oretha Paye’s death, as the matter is now before the court.
