St. Thomas police on Friday arrested and charged Jim Powell with second degree murder, among other charges, in connection with the death of Malvern VanBeverhoudt the evening of Dec. 4, 2011.
VanBeverhoudt’s death was originally classified as a vehicular homicide, but police investigation and autopsy results indicated VanBeverhoudt was stabbed in his chest before he collapsed in the road and was run over by a vehicle, according to a police statement.
Around 7 p.m. that night, police were notified a victim was run over on Hospital Gade. The man was later identified as the 27 year-old VanBeverhoudt. Police say VanBeverhoudt was seen arguing with a man later identified as the 36 year-old-Powell, also known as “Jimmy” or “Stempy,” outside a business in Hospital Ground. Witnesses told police Powell punched VanBeverhoudt and ran off, according to the department.
VanBeverhoudt began chasing Powell until he collapsed in the roadway and was subsequently run over by a passing vehicle.
Autopsy results indicated VanBeverhoudt’s cause of death was a stab wound through the left chest into his heart.
Wednesday police secured an arrest warrant charging Powell with second degree murder; voluntary manslaughter, first degree assault, third degree assault and associated weapons charges.
Friday, police spotted Powell in Hospital Ground and took him into custody without incident. His bail was set at $150,000, which he was unable to post. Powell was remanded to the custody of the Bureau of Corrections pending further court action.
