Monrovia, May 16 -- The Monrovia City Court, under Magistrate Ben Barco, has remanded 18-year-old Emmanuel Toe to Monrovia prison following allegations of the rape and murder of 9-year-old Favor Derkpah. The alleged crimes occurred on Sunday, May 4, in the New Land Community, Domah Town, Lower Margibi County.

According to eyewitness accounts, Defendant Emmanuel Toe, also known as "Black Cat," allegedly raped little Derkpah in her genitals and anus before strangling her to death.

Defendant Emmanuel Toe has been charged with Murder and Rape, in violation of Chapter 14.1 and Chapter 14.70 (a) (i) and (b) of the Revised Penal Code of the Republic of Liberia. He was arrested, informed of his Miranda Rights, and subsequently investigated in c...