Movada Finally Respond To His Son’s Murder Conviction
Dante Brooks, 18, son of International dancehall artiste David Brooks, commonly known as Movado was found guilty of murder, illegal possession of firearm and arson in the Home Circuit Court in downtown Kingston January 27, 2021. Brooks and his co-accused Andre Hinds were arrested and charged in connection with the home-invasion killing of Lorenzo Thomas in the St Andrew community of Cassava Piece on June 5, 2018. The reports are that the men allegedly disrespected Movado and his son decided to retaliate. It is alleged the murder occurred days after Mavado was reportedly shot at by a group of men in that community.
David “Movado” Brooks and is Son Dante Brooks
According to the Jamaica Gleaner, prosecutors led evidence that Brooks and Hinds were among five men who entered the house and shot Thomas before pushing his father into another room.
Thomas’ killers attempted to sever his head, but aborted that plan because the machete was too dull.
They then poured gasoline on the house and body before setting them on fire.
Prosecutors relied on the eyewitness testimony of Thomas’ father, who indicated that he knew his son’s killers from the community.
Movado kept quiet since the verdict but finally decided to speak out. David “Movado Brooks” posted this statement on his Instagram page:“Really would like to express my gratitude to all the Fans, friends and family who said positive and encouraging words throughout this terrible time. Corruption corruption corruption Jah know star! Some ppl are so fucking wicked how could a man change his statement over 4 times, even went on the stand and said that the police alter his statement. The police came to my home and took my son from my house in Norbrook, lock up 5 other family members for no reason, which resulted in two of my family members losing their jobs because they were in jail for days without any charges
This man also went on the stand and said that these same police officers who carried out the arrest of my son & my family from my home are working for me and he feared his life. The same man who claim he feared his life, still gave over 14 pages of statements? The inconsistencies inna this man statement only shed light on the corruption. But I promise to fight for the lives of these Two innocent youths. It’s like my son was found guilty before trial, but I’m going to point out everything and the injustice one day at a time”.
In 2018, the Constant Spring Police sought Movado for a question-and-answer session due to the upsurge in gang violence in that division. He was, however, unavailable as he had travelled back to the United States where he resides. It is not known if he had return to Jamaica to speak to the police.
Brooks and Hinds have been remanded into custody and are to be sentenced on March 10.