Dwight Nelson, Gleaner Writer

Livingston Roberts, Starrie, a 62-year-old taxi operator of Rasta Corner, Freetown Clarendon, was the island's first reported murder for 2008.

The police say about 2:30 a.m. on New Year's Day, Mr. Roberts arrived home and parked his car when he was pounced upon by men with knives and handguns who demanded money.

About 6:00 a.m. Mr. Roberts' body was found by residents on a dirt road about eight feet from his gate in a pool of blood. The police were summoned and, on their arrival, close inspection of his body revealed that he had multiple stab wounds. The scene was processed and the body was removed to the morgue. The May Pen police are investigating.