BDF Soldier and Boyfriend Will Spend Xmas in Prison for Attempted Murder

A Belize Defence Force (BDF) soldier and her boyfriend were arraigned today on charges related to a stabbing incident in Lords Bank, Ladyville, that left a 20-year-old man critically injured.

The accused, 23-year-old Stacy Antonio, a BDF soldier, and 26-year-old William Flowers, an unemployed resident of Lords Bank, were jointly charged with attempted murder, dangerous harm, use of deadly means of harm, and theft.

The charges stem from an attack on Evan Pook Jr., who was reportedly stabbed multiple times around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, while walking on a feeder road in the Lords Bank area. During the incident, Pook’s Samsung A4 cellphone, valued at $500, was also allegedly stolen.

The couple appeared unrepresented this afternoon. Due to the severity of the charges, no plea was taken, and bail was denied. Both Antonio and Flowers were remanded to the Belize Central Prison until January 7, 2025, when their case will be revisited.

Police say investigations led to the arrest of the duo, but a motive for the attack has not been determined.