Blaise Bonolaw Cadette.
The daughter of a 55-year-old woman who was savagely beaten by her 62-year-old boyfriend on Sunday, March 1, has told St. Lucia News Online (SNO) that her mother still fears for her life.
Ms. Joseph (only name given) said her mother, Maria Joseph, said she is not too comfortable now that her attacker has been released from police custody.
Joseph’s daughter told SNO in a previous interview that her mother feared that her boyfriend will kill her or have her killed.
However, the family has taken steps to ensure that the 55-year-old woman is safe and does not come into contact with the man accused of beating her.
Ms. Joseph said that her mother has decided to break all ties with the man, who is accused of beating her and will go ahead with the court matter.
Asked about her condition, Ms. Joseph said her mother is recovering slowly from her injuries, but she is still not well. The family is also trying everything possible to help her recover from the abuse.
“She is just home and she said she doesn’t want any man in her life. It’s a really tough time for her. She didn’t do anything to deserve that,” the daughter told SNO.
The family said while they have been criticised for taking the story to the media, they think that it will serve as a message to “women beaters” and in a way try to bring an end to domestic violence in Saint Lucia.
“We can’t encourage the men to do nonsense. We must stand up as women and speak out. And look at it, everyone handling the case is a woman, from the sergeant, even to the first set of officers,” Ms. Joseph said.
The most important thing right now, she said, is to help her mother recover, so that she can move on with her life.
Blaise Bonolaw Cadette of Fond Assau, Babonneau was slapped with two charges on Mar. 9. One for wounding and another for causing harm.
Cadette was granted bail in the sum of $2,500. He was required to pay $1,500 for the wounding charge and $1,000 for the other charge. The man is expected to make his first court appearance on April 6.
The victim sustained lacerations to her head and face when Cadette allegedly punched in her in the eye and smashed a mug on her head.