british virgin islands

Former Jamestown Councilor David Swain, Once Accused of Murderin...

Outdoor Recreation News  Tue, 12/20/2011 - 02:05

David Swain, the Rhode Island man who was once accused of murdering his wife whileA scuba diving in the British Virgin Islands, was arrested this past weekend in Portsmouth on charges of driving under the influence.A Swain, 56, of 993 Middle Road, Portsmouth, was arrested at 1:45 a.m.

Sunday on Middle Road after his vehicle reportedly nearly struck ... (more)


 

BVI overturns man's conviction in wife's death

Outdoor Recreation News  Thu, 09/29/2011 - 14:37

David Swain, center, and his daughter Jennifer Swain Bloom, right, speak with a prison guard after his release from prison in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, Thursday Sept.


 

Man to serve 25 years in wife's 1999 scuba slaying

Outdoor Recreation News  Tue, 11/10/2009 - 11:34

A British Virgin Islands judge has ruled that a Rhode Island man must serve at least 25 years for killing his wife while scuba diving in the Caribbean in 1999.


 

Expert: Murder Suspect Wrestled Wife Fro

Outdoor Recreation News  Wed, 10/14/2009 - 11:54

A forensic specialist testified Tuesday that he believes a Rhode Island man accused of killing his wife while scuba diving off the British Virgin Islands wrestled her from behind and shut off her air supply.


 

BVI murder trial begins in American's scuba death

Outdoor Recreation News  Wed, 10/07/2009 - 14:54

A prosecutor opened the trial of a Rhode Island man on Wednesday by accusing him of killing his wife while scuba diving in the British Virgin Islands to pursue a romance with another woman.