Peyia murder suspect’s trial postponed for October

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The trial for a man accused of fatally shooting his brother-in-law in Peyia on July 3 has been postponed until October 21.

The defendant, a 50-year-old man, is accused of using a hunting rifle to kill his 43-year-old brother-in-law following an argument during a family dinner.

He was arrested shortly after the incident and has confessed to the crime.

The trial was initially scheduled to begin on September 10 but was adjourned at the request of the defendant’s lawyer. The lawyer cited the need for additional time to gather witness material.

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