Chester Williams, the commissioner of police in Belize, said that Swank was a victim of circumstance. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police: “They initially found one body and it appeared to be that of a Caucasian person believed to be an American national and in searching the area in the bushes they came across the second body of one Quentin Espinosa who is from that area and he had what appeared to be gunshot wounds to the head. Breaking Belize News invites you to share your story with the world.

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Over the past few years, there has been an increasing number of foreign nationals dying in Belize under various circumstances. Posted: Friday, February 15, 2019. We don’t have a boat to follow him and we can’t put police on every tour guide boat.

Nonetheless we will do what needs to be done with a view to establish who are those persons who were sending the threats and to see if they have any connection whatsoever to the murders of the two individuals.”. Reference this case, the Police Commissoner says this double homicide may be the result of a land dispute. Rosalinda Mas, Girlfriend of Quentin Espinosa: “Last night he was at home but in the morning I have no idea of nothing. American national murdered in her apartment in San Ignacio. Love News spoke with Espinosa’s girlfriend, Rosalinda Mas, who says the last time she spoke with him was around seven o’clock last night. O.A.S.

Police Commissioner has credited the low murder rate to the hard work of the Belize Police Department. Please email us your news at [email protected]. The Belize Police Department has concluded that the murderer responsible for the stabbing death of Elizabeth Rousseau, 74,  and the non-fatal stabbing of her husband Gary Hakes, 84, is familiar with the, Head of the National Crimes Investigation Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police Joseph Myvett, said that the killer gained access to the victim’s home via a bathroom window sometime between 7:45 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. after cutting the power to the couple’s home. It’s unfortunate that we did not know about the threats and the result is what was discovered today. Nonetheless we will do what needs to be done with a view to establish who are those persons who were sending the threats and to see if they have any connection whatsoever to the murders of the two individuals.”, Click Play for Live Streaming & Click on Volume to unmute Audio, Faber speaks on job security and tailored education, A PUP family is attacked in a home invasion, UNCAC fully activated under a UDP Government, Teachers are advised to stay home to conduct classes due to inclement weather, Duck lane renovated as part of CITCO’s manifesto, Phablets distribution begins in the Cayo District, Sixteen months later and the minor who knocked down and killed Gabriel Coralez is free from all charges, Backlog of sickness benefits due to COVID-19, People’s United Party launches its manifesto 2020/2025, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary & Jaguar Preserve, Patrick Menzies rejected on Nomination Day, Local Verdes footballers in quarantine after testing positive, Record number of Covid-19 samples processed today, Sugar cane farmers to begin receiving relief disbursements. Love News understands that Espinosa worked in the tourism industry. Join BBN mailing list for the latest news on Belize! This article is the copyrighted property of Breaking Belize News. Toledo Police are investigating the murder of a businessman in that District. Required fields are marked *, Advertising Opportunity Looking for Internet marketing, social media presence and direct email exposure to a Belizean oriented market of over 500,000 individuals every month? By BBN Staff: The Belize Police Department has concluded that the murderer responsible for the stabbing death of Elizabeth Rousseau, 74,  and the non-fatal stabbing of her husband Gary Hakes, 84, is familiar with the Oasis community in Corozal, where the murder took place. Last, because “violent crime – such as sexual assault, home invasions, armed robberies, and murder – are common even during daylight hours and in tourist areas…”.

Word of the murders traveled to the U.S., prompting Swank's hospital to release a statement about the "tragic news. "One of the decreased was on board the vessel while the other was in the water. ", He went on, "We did what we could have done in terms of detaining those who we believe were responsible and maintaining presence in the area where he lived. Email us at [email protected] for more information. "He never showed up to give the report.

Last year, the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was in Belize to

Police are still in the area combing preliminary information at this time suggests that there was some land issue apparently there was some surveying happening within the area and the owner of the land who appeared to be the Caucasian had some issue with some persons who were opposing the surveying and some threats were received but again nobody told the police of the threats and this is what I want to emphasize that in today’s day and age if you are receiving threats from anybody please don’t take it lightly report it to the police and let us see how we can intervene to prevent anything from occurring. ", "We are heartbroken at his loss. The quiet of Hopkins Village was broken this morning when it was discovered that two men were murdered in that area.

Police are still in the area combing preliminary information at this time suggests that there was some land issue apparently there was some surveying happening within the area and the owner of the land who appeared to be the Caucasian had some issue with some persons who were opposing the surveying and some threats were received but again nobody told the police of the threats and this is what I want to emphasize that in today’s day and age if you are receiving threats from anybody please don’t take it lightly report it to the police and let us see how we can intervene to prevent anything from occurring. determine if Claire Rigdon, who was found dead in a pool at her residence in the Consejo area of Corozal on October 13, was killed or via a switch located outside the premises. The incident occurred at around nine thirty this morning near the village’s dump site. Posted: Friday, February 15, 2019. What’s the Motive Behind Shooting of San Pedro Cabdriver?

Confirmed dead are local tour guide 53-year-old Mario Nestor Graniel Jr. 53yrs and American National 53-year-old Gary Paul Swank.Police report of visiting an area on the lagoon located one mile west of San Pedro Town where upon arrival saw a light Yоur соntеnt іѕ dеlіvеrеd іnѕtаntlу tо thоuѕаndѕ оf uѕеrѕ іn Веlіzе аnd аbrоаd! It has been one year since the bodies of Francesca Matus and her American lover were found tangled together in a sugar cane field in Belize. News & Music Power | Powered by RSV. Both were taken out and taken to the San Pedro Polyclinic where they were pronounced dead on arrival," Romero said. Police investigating murder of American national in Northern Belize ; Published by BBN Staff at ... the US Department of State issued a travel advisory to US nationals traveling to Belize… "His absence leaves a void in our team and in our community. Williams said the tour guide "had a misunderstanding with one of the notorious gang figures in San Pedro" and that his home was shot at before the murders.

It’s unfortunate that we did not know about the threats and the result is what was discovered today. The incident occurred at around nine thirty this morning near the village’s dump site. States still in play and what makes them that way, 751,000 seek US jobless benefits as virus hobbles economy, Judge declines to move trial of officers in Floyd's death, Ohio court rejects request for Dayton gunman school records.

“Last night he was at home but in the morning I have no idea of nothing.

Soldier Head of the National Crimes Investigation Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police Joseph Myvett, said that the killer gained access to the victim’s home via a bathroom window sometime between 7:45 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. after cutting the power to the couple’s home 1:58 p.m. CST. Our thoughts, prayers and attention are now focused on helping his family navigate this difficult time.". 1:57 pm CST.

"We are working on several leads. He decided to go out with a tourist. An American doctor was murdered in Belize in what local authorities are saying was a shooting involving a member of a gang. When they got there, authorities found 42-year-old Carlos Pop Xol, Guatemalan businessman […] He was loving, caring, he was the kindest person.and he was a loving father.”. An American doctor was murdered in Belize in what local authorities are saying was a shooting involving a member of a gang.

We know that they were fishing in that particular area and thereafter the report came in that there had been a shooting," he said. Dr. Gary Swank was found dead Sunday alongside a local tour guide, identified by local authorities as Mario Graniel.

The FBI also conducted investigations into the deaths of  Anne Swaney and Drew DeVoursney, both murdered with no suspects to speak of. Dr. Swank was a well-respected and well-loved colleague who, each and every day, embodied the values that we hold dear," said Chris Turnbull, the director of corporate communications at the Carilion Clinic in Virginia. The Associated Press reported that Swank arrived in Belize with his family on Saturday, the day before his death. We maintain police presence in the area to protect him and the community from further shootings but we can’t follow the man everywhere he goes. The quiet of Hopkins Village was broken this morning when it was discovered that two men were murdered in that area. Copyright © 1994 - 2020 Love FM. Breaking reports from the Cayo District confirm that 39-year-old American National, Anne Elizabeth McComb, was murdered sometime between the hours of … I don’t see what else we could have done.". “From an investigative standpoint, it had to be someone who had some knowledge of the area to know where the switch is, so we are looking at several angles in respect to that,” Myvett said. Over the past few years, there has been an increasing number of foreign nationals dying in Belize under various circumstances. Superintendent Hilberto Romero, the acting head of the National Crimes Investigation Branch, said both Swank and Graniel had "multiple" gunshot injuries. 55-year-old Quentin Espinosa and 70-year-old Roland Burley, an American national were found with stab wounds and gunshout injuries. 55-year-old Quentin Espinosa and 70-year-old Roland Burley, an American national were found with stab wounds and gunshout injuries.

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