Construction Worker Charged for 2024 Iron Rod Murder in Gordon Pen, St Catherine

Lans Greene, 30, was arrested on October 19 after more than two years on the run for the fatal beating of plumber Joel Davidson. He is due in St Catherine Parish Court on October 27.

Gordon Pen Man Arrested Over Fatal 2024 Iron Rod Attack

Jamaica-star.com reports that a construction worker who spent more than two years evading police has been apprehended and charged in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old plumber in Gordon Pen, St Catherine.

Lans Greene, 30, a resident of the community, was arrested on Monday, October 19, 2026, following the execution of a warrant by police officers.

According to the Spanish Town police, the incident dates back to August 24, 2024. At around 8:00 pm, Joel Davidson was standing along a roadway when Greene allegedly approached him. An argument developed between the two men, during which Greene reportedly armed himself with a piece of iron and struck Davidson repeatedly in the head.

Davidson was rendered unconscious and taken to hospital, where he was admitted for treatment. He succumbed to his injuries the following day, Sunday, August 25, 2024.

Police launched an investigation after the matter was reported, but Greene remained at large for more than two years before officers tracked him down.

He has since been formally charged with Davidson's murder and is scheduled to appear before the St Catherine Parish Court on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Source: Google News JM — Crime