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The Murder Of Kenny Mitchel: How a Death at a Caribbean Resort Became an International Incident NYTIMES

The much larger Mr. Hapgood, a former football player, pinned Mr. Mitchel for some of 30 minutes before the police showed up. Other employees arrived in that time and asked him to release Mr. Mitchel, but he refused, saying later he was afraid they were all working together.

Mr. Mitchel lost consciousness and was pronounced dead a short time later at a hospital. Days after the incident, Mr. Hapgood, who said he was defending himself against a robbery attempt, was charged with manslaughter and spent

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Banker is ‘at peace’ with decision not to return for hearing over the death of Anguilla hotel worker

‘These accusations are deeply offensive and wrong. Scott’s race, and Kenny Mitchel’s race, are irrelevant to the facts of what happened,’ he added. 

Prosecutors in Anguilla are yet to respond to his comments and allegations.  

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