Police Still Searching Clay Uter’s Murderers

Investigators say they are following all leads but have been unable to establish a motive for Clay Uter’s murder. What investigators do know is that the shooter had an accomplice on a motorcycle. A.C.P. Hilberto Romero told reporters today that they are reviewing security camera footage.

 

A.C.P Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“On Friday, the twenty-ninth of March, 2024, around four p.m., police responded to a shooting incident on Mackenzie Street, Belize City, where the motionless body of a male person who was identified as Clay Uter Monsanto, fifty-two years, who had multiple gunshot injuries to the body. Investigation revealed that Clay was in his yard when he was approached by a male person.  who fired several shots towards him, causing his fatal injury. We are seeking several suspects in regards to this murder.”

 

Reporter

“I know that Mister Monsanto, he was a known figure back in the day, and he moved to the US and got deported. Was it his past activities that caught up with him?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“We are following up on several leads and several motives, but we have not narrowed down. What was the cause for this murder. Yes, we have dealt with him in the past, and the information we have that this person was brought there by another male person on a motorcycle, and after the shooting, they both fled from the area.”

 

Reporter

“And the surveillance footage, has that proven to have narrowed down suspects?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“Yeah, we are looking at footage, along with other information regarding some interviews, and we’re following up on those.”