Ellis Meighan, Wanted for Murder, Seeks Asylum in the U.S.

Ellis Meighan is wanted in Belize in connection with a murder that took place on the Placencia peninsula several weeks ago.  Last week, it was reported that Meighan turned up in the United States and, according to ComPol Chester Williams, the murder suspect is seeking asylum in the U.S.  Meighan is wanted for question in relation to the shooting death of Roy Lee Burgess back in April.

 

Chester Williams, Commisioner of Police

“I think the issue with Ellis Meighan currently is that he is claiming asylum so I think the U.S. will go through that asylum process to see if he would meet the asylum to be granted asylum and if he does not meet the requirement then he will be sent back home.  Bear in mind that we have already issued an arrest warrant for him, likewise, his wanted poster is out there.  So the U.S. authorities should know that he is wanted in Belize and Interpol Belize is in communication with Interpol in the U.S. to make sure that there is proper coordination.”

 

Reporter

“How were you able to locate him?”

 

Chester Williams

“It was not us who located him.  As you said, he was found entering the U.S., by the U.S. border patrol agent and so he is in their custody right now, awaiting the process.”