The main suspect in the killing of a mother and her four children in Cocoa Piece, Chapelton, Clarendon on Tuesday, has been charged with five counts of murder.

Charged is 23-year-old Rushane Barnett of Wilson’s Run, Trelawny and Papine in St. Andrew.

In confirming the charges, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Fitz Bailey says Barnett was charged based on a caution statement he gave to the police.

Barnett’s court date is not yet finalized.