75-year-old Found Dead in San Pedro, Young Man Found Dead in Cayo

Police officers are examining the death of 75-year-old Linda Carter of San Pedro, whose decomposed body was found at her residence on Thursday, August 29. There were no visible signs of injury on Carter’s body. 

In San Ignacio Town, authorities are looking into the death of Cory Anthony Cruz, a 21-year-old Belizean, found with facial injuries in an open lot at the corner of 15th and Vaca Street. Cruz’s body was discovered by a passerby around 2:30 a.m. on Friday, August 30, and he was pronounced dead on arrival at San Ignacio Hospital.

In a separate case, police are searching for two suspects involved in a robbery at Yam Witz Restaurant and Bar on the Hummingbird Highway on Thursday, August 29. Marvin Fernandez, the manager, reported being attacked and robbed of $90 BZD, electronics, and other items by two men who arrived asking for water.