Crime & Violence
Tour guide Mario Graniel and Dr. Gary Swank shot and killed at sea
On June 23, 2019, Fly Fisherman Mario Graniel and guest Dr. Gary Swank were gunned down while at sea. As island residents mourn the loss of lives, San Pedro Police are scrambling for answers and no arrests have been made.
Meanwhile, local authorities remain silent on this latest shocking tragedy.
Crime & Violence
Belize upgraded to Tier 2 Watch List in the 2019 Trafficking in Persons Report
The United States Department of State released the 2019 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report today. Belize has been upgraded to Tier 2 Watch List after demonstrating notable improvements in victim services and strengthening the anti-trafficking police unit.
Crime & Violence
Paul Jex’s murder trial set to begin in October 2019
Over a year since his murder at the entrance of the San Pedrito subdivision, Paul Jex’s alleged shooters will be tried in the October session of the Supreme Court of Belize. On Friday, June 14th, the accused appeared before Chief Magistrate Sharon Frazer, where they were informed that they have until Friday, June 21st to provide the court with their alibi statements and names of their witnesses in writing.
Crime & Violence
Guatemalan Gold Panner Arrested in the Chiquibul National Park
On the evening of Friday, 31st May 2019, Conservation Rangers and Special Constables operating in the Ceibo Chico area of the Chiquibul National Park, 7.5 kilometers inside Belize, intercepted three Guatemalan gold panners two of whom escaped into the jungle.
Crime & Violence
Suspect in Brandon Humes murder hands himself over to police
Shortly after 2PM on Monday, May 6th, a man wanted in connection with Brandon Humes' murder handed himself over to San Pedro Police. He was accompanied by his attorney.
Crime & Violence
Brandon Humes gunned down in San Pedro Town
Around 9AM on May 2nd, 18-year-old Brandon Humes was gunned down 9 times inside an apartment on Coconut Drive, in what Police believe is a drug deal gone bad.
Crime & Violence
Murder charges against Christian Espat, Nigel Williams and minor dismissed due to lack of evidence
Christian Espat, Nigel Williams and a minor have been acquitted of murder charges in relation to the shooting death of Cliff Kirk, due to lack of concrete evidence.
Crime & Violence
Alberto Samid transported to Belize City for possible extradition to Argentina
Just before midday, Monday, April 8th, 71-year-old Argentinian fugitive Alberto Samid was transported to Belize City from the police station in San Pedro Town under the custody of Belizean and Argentinian police officers. Samid had been in detention since Friday, April 5th, after INTERPOL issued an outstanding warrant for his arrest indicating that he was wanted in Argentina for tax evasion and fraud.
