Mercia Fraser
Mercia Fraser is the mother of Mario Deane, who tragically died in 2014 after being beaten while in police custody. For over a decade, she has been advocating for justice, experiencing numerous delays in the legal process surrounding her son's case. Recently, she expressed relief as a jury was empaneled for the trial of the three police officers implicated in her son's death, marking a significant step towards closure for her and her family.
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Mrs Fraser has expressed disappointment with the sentences of the police officers involved in her son's death.
Justice served in Mario Deane case | Letters
Jamaica· 2025-07-14
Mercia Fraser is Deane's mother who shares profound disappointment with the suspended sentences for Grant and Clevon.
JFJ disappointed with suspended sentences for cops in Mario Deane case | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-04
Mercia Fraser, Deane's mother, shares profound disappointment with the suspended sentences for the cops.
JFJ disappointment with suspended sentences for cops in Mario Deane case | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-03Mercia Fraser, Mario Deane's mother, has been a champion for justice for over 10 years.
Mario Deane’s community unhappy, says convicted cops got ‘slapped on the wrist’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-03
Mercia Fraser, the mother of Mario Deane, left the Westmoreland Circuit Court feeling sorely disappointed after learning that only one of the three police personnel who were found guilty in relation to her son’s death would be facing any jail time.
MOM: DEANE DEVALUED | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-02
Mercia Fraser, Deane's mother, expressed dissatisfaction with the sentencing of the police officers involved in her son's death.
No prison time for two of three cops convicted in Mario Deane case | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-02Mercia Fraser is the mother of Mario Deane and presented a victim impact statement during the hearing.
Victim impact statement from Mario Deane's mother presented during cops' sentencing hearing | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-01In seeking vindication through 11 years of patient waiting for court hearings that never came about, it was her courage Mario had followed.
Letter of the Day | Salute the courage and determination of Mercia Fraser | LettersJamaica· 2025-05-27
Mercia Fraser is Mario Deane’s mother who has campaigned for justice for her son.
Editorial | Mario Deane and juries | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-05-27
Mercia Fraser is urging Jamaicans to embrace jury duty as a civic responsibility following the conviction of officers involved in her son's death.
Mercia Fraser urges J’cans to embrace jury duty | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-25
Mercia Fraser is launching a foundation in memory of her son, Mario Deane, to help vulnerable boys.
Deane’s mom savours justice, eyes foundation | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-25
Mercia Fraser expressed overwhelming emotion after hearing the guilty verdicts related to her son Mario Deane's death.
‘I promised Mario justice’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-23Mercia Fraser showed unwavering courage and resilience in her pursuit of justice for more than a decade.
JFJ highlights 'deep systemic failures' in Jamaica's justice system following Mario Deane verdict | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-23Mercia Fraser is identified as the mother of Mario Deane.
Blood on exhibits and outside cell was Mario Deane's, says forensic expert | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-01
Mercia Fraser is Deane’s mother and testified about receiving a pair of jeans from a doctor.
Judge blocks prosecution’s attempts to show trousers to witnesses in Mario Deane trial | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-30
Mercia Fraser, the mother of Mario Deane, struggled to contain her emotions yesterday as she testified about receiving a pair of bloodstained pants, which she believes belonged to her son.
Mother recalls painful memory of son’s bloodstained pants | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-26
Mercia Fraser is Mario Deane's mother and the prosecution's first witness.
Mario Deane's mother retakes witness stand, talks about receiving his bloodstained pants | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-25Mercia Fraser is the mother of Mario Deane and is expected to retake the witness stand in the trial related to her son's death.
INDECOM crime scene investigator testifies to swabbing Deane’s mother’s mouth | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-24Mercia Fraser is Mario Deane's mother who provided his bloodstained trousers as evidence.
Lawyers get more time to review photos, videos | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-01Mercia Fraser is Deane’s mother and was the first prosecution witness.
Senior cop: Police responsible for well-being of prisoners | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-08
Mercia Fraser is Mario Deane's mother and the first witness to testify at the trial regarding her son's death.
Deane’s day | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-07Mercia Fraser is the mother of Mario Deane and the first witness in the trial.
Mario Deane’s mother the first witness in trial of three cops | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-06
Mercia Fraser has been at the forefront of the fight for justice for her son, Mario Deane.
Absent juror derails start of cops’ trial for beating death of Mario Deane | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-05Mercia Fraser has been staging a protest at the Barnett Street Police Station on the anniversary of her son’s death every year since the incident.
Mario Deane’s mother’s frustration lifted | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-04