Man Charged with Murder in Independence Village Stabbing

Police have arrested and charged 22-year-old Randell Russell Montero, a Belizean labourer from Independence Village, for the murder of 28-year-old Selvin Humes, a construction worker who was fatally stabbed on November 7, 2024.

The tragic incident occurred on Toucan Street in Independence Village, right in front of a local business, following an altercation between the two men. Humes, known to his family as a peaceful person, was stabbed in the throat and succumbed to his injuries the same night at the Independence Polyclinic. Man Charged with Murder in Independence Village Stabbing

Jeremy Garbutt, Humes’ cousin, shared with News Five that he was devastated by the news, especially since he did not get to see his cousin’s body before it was taken to Dangriga. Garbutt explained that while Humes had been living with his mother, their work schedules often kept them apart.

Humes had recently moved out of his aunt, Ileonie King’s, home after living with her for many years.

Independence Village Chairman Clifton Garbutt also commented on the tragedy, stating that the incident has shocked the entire community.

Humes’ family members are struggling to come to terms with his violent death. They describe him as a quiet, reserved individual who mostly kept to himself.