Man Charged with Teen’s Murder

Police in Belmopan have charged 28-year-old Lorenzo Santiago for the murder of 16-year-old Daniel Gutierrez. Gutierrez’s body was found on April 11, 2022, in a drain near the cemetery on San Martin Road in Belmopan. He has been stabbed several times. The teen had been reported missing a day prior to the discovery after failing to return home.

Though Daniel wasn’t known for causing trouble, his father mentioned that his marijuana use might have led to conflicts.