Witness tells court Maitland asked for security camera footage of apartment the day Donna-Lee was reported missing

During trial the court heard that Maitland called his neighbour the day Donna-Lee Donaldson was reported missing, trying to get whether anything that could jeopardise his promotion was saved on the security camera system at the apartment complex.

Maitland's neighbour who is testifying remotely, said the officer asked him if he could get his word that nothing was saved.

However, the witness, an economist, told him that he would first have to check the system when he gets home.

Maitland is currently on trial in the Home Circuit Court for murder and preventing the lawful burial of a corpse in connection with his girlfriend's murder.

Donaldson, 24, a popular influencer, swimwear entrepreneur, and customer service representative, was reported missing on July 13, 2022.

Sophia Lugg earlier testified that Maitland, had picked up her daughter up from home July 11, and that she last spoke to her daughter on the following morning but that attempts to reach her after failed.

The witness said Noel first called him on July 13, about 5:00 p.m., but he was on the road and told Maitland to call back at 7:00 p.m.

Maitland called back and informed the witness that he was up for promotion and enquired if the footages are stored.

The witness said he told him that they are recorded but he doesn't know for how long they are stored

The witness said Maitland told him that he was in the process of being evaluated and that the department where he worked would be conducting background checks. Therefore he did not want any problematic behaviour of him such as him smoking a spliff be recorded or stored.

The court heard that witness lived at the apartment for a year and had spoken to Maitland several times.

The court also heard that Maitland had given the witness two telephone numbers when the witness had sought the support of others occupants to acquire the security footage.

- Tanesha Mundle

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