Senior Reporter
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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has given instructions for two men to be charged with the murder of fireman Bruce Lezama.
The order, which was issued on Tuesday afternoon, came after investigators identified the suspects from video footage captured by CCTV cameras at Lezama’s home. Lezama had installed the cameras following two break-ins last year. The suspects are expected to appear before a High Court Master before the end of this week.
While grieving relatives yesterday said they were glad justice had been served, they said there was still an empty, gaping void that had been left by Lezama’s killing.
A close female relative said, “I am glad we are getting justice...yes, but there isn’t anything anyone can do to bring him back.”
Lezama, 46, of Andy Estate, Arima, had been missing since December 27, 2025.
The firefighter, with 17 years of service was reportedly abducted from his home by two armed men and forcibly bundled into his silver Tiida car.
Lezama’s car was found abandoned along Tumpuna Road South, hours after he was taken.
On December 30, his body was found down a precipice along the Blanchisseuse Road, Arima.
Lezama was robbed twice at his home last year, and it is believed that after identifying the suspects, he allegedly confronted one of them in the weeks preceding his abduction and murder.
Post-mortem findings revealed Lezama’s death was caused by injuries consistent with assault and strangulation.
His funeral service will be held at 10 am today at the Arima Seventh Day Adventist Church at De Gannes Street, Arima.
