Philipsburg:----- Two of the four suspects who were in police custody for the stabbing death of 18 year old Brooks who was stabbed to death in front of People's Supermarket on August 29 2008 was released by the judge of instruction. That is according to their lawyer Remko Stomp who was at the court house pleading for his client's release. "The two identified as Flanders and Philips had their detention suspended until the date of the court case. I expect they would be out on Monday" Stomp said after exiting the court of first instance today (Friday).
Stomp said the main suspect will remain in custody but he could not say what will happen to the fourth suspect since he is not representing him. Brooks was stabbed to death in front of People's Supermarket by former his former friends. According to earlier reports the youth had some disagreements which led to the stabbing incident.