Natario Walkins (Appellant) v The King (Respondent) (The Bahamas)

Case summary

Case ID

JCPC/2025/0067

Jurisdiction

Bahamas

Parties

Appellant(s)

Natario Walkins

Respondent(s)

The King

Issue

Were the Appellant’s convictions safe overall?

Facts

On 20 November 2014, the Appellant was convicted of conspiracy to commit armed robbery, robbery and murder. Christopher and Anna Outten were operators of US Gold Store in Grand Bahama. On 19 January 2013, they drove home in their truck after closing the store. A masked man armed with a handgun appeared as they arrived home. Anna Outten ran to her neighbour’s residence leaving her Gucci bag behind in the truck. Christopher Outten was shot to death in the driver’s seat. A gold necklace and charm were stolen from his trouser pocket, along with the Gucci bag. The Court of Appeal of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas dismissed the appeal against the Appellant’s convictions. The Appellant now seeks to appeal his convictions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

Date of issue

18 July 2025

Case origin

PTA

Permission to Appeal

Justices

Lord Briggs

Lord Hamblen

Lord Burrows

Permission to Appeal decision date

10 March 2026

Permission to Appeal decision

Refused

Permission to appeal is refused on the ground that it is not arguable that there has been a serious miscarriage of justice.

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