Joshua Hall, who was granted bail for a robbery charge on November twenty-fifth, had been diligently signing in at the police station three times a week. However, his sister Aiyana Hall mentioned that there’s no footage of him leaving the station, and no one was home to confirm his return that morning since everyone had left after he did. The family searched surrounding villages and areas for Joshua but with no success. Aiyana also alleged that some members of the Belize Police Department have threatened to harm her brother. She is appealing to residents with cameras near the police station to review their footage from Monday to see if they captured Joshua. Today, Aiyana, told News Five that the Corozal police have checked their cameras but have found nothing so far.
On the Phone: Eden Hall, Sister of Joshua Hall
“We just sat down with the commanding officer in Corozal, which is Mr. Carcamo, to update us on what they’re doing because so far we haven’t felt like they have been assisting us. We were told that they have checked certain cameras and they haven’t seen anything. So I asked because at this point, we are suspecting anyone. No one can tell us when they last saw him and the last known location was the police station because he signed in. So, we’re looking at our angles and I explained this to the commanding officer this morning. I told him we need to look at everything at this point, and he says that they are trying to clarify that he did leave the station. The cameras in the station aren’t working. So, so far, they haven’t found anything that shows him on any cameras that they have received footage of. He says that there are two cameras left to check, um, and they will get back to us.”
The family of 43-year-old Silvia Carolina Sandoval is desperately seeking information on her whereabouts after she went missing on November 8. Sandoval, a resident of Valley Community at Mile 21 on the Hummingbird Highway, was last seen at her mother’s house. She was last seen in the company of an unknown man, according to her daughter, 20-year-old Daniela Lucero.
Lucero told News 5 that all attempts to contact her mother have failed. She said, “We call her…we try her on Facebook…on WhatsApp and with friends,” and that, “when we call it goes to voicemail.”
The situation has left the family deeply concerned. “This is the first time she has ever gone missing,” Lucero explained. “She always keeps in contact with us, so we’re really worried.” When we asked her if the family fears that Sandoval might be in danger, Lucero said, “Well since we don’t know the man she was with and since she gone we haven’t have contact with her.”
The family has already filed a missing person’s report at the Dangriga Police Station, but so far, there has been no word on Sandoval’s location. The family is appealing to the public for assistance.
Anyone with information about Silvia Carolina Sandoval’s whereabouts is urged to contact the nearest police station or reach out to family members directly at +501 638-1755.
The search for missing cousins Juan Raymundo and Marvin Cante ended in heartbreak as their bodies were found buried in a shallow grave in Hattieville late Wednesday evening, near Dollar Bank Road. For two weeks, family, friends, and community members tirelessly searched for the men, but to no avail. Then, on Wednesday evening, the search took a devastating turn when two bodies were discovered, suspected to be the cousins. This afternoon, those suspicions were tragically confirmed. Here’s News Five’s Britney Gordon with the story.
Britney Gordon, Reporting
It’s been over two weeks since thirty-two-year-old Juan Raymundo and thirty-seven-year-old Marvin Cante were reported missing by their families. On November twenty-eighth, their vehicle was found abandoned near mile twenty-four on the George Price Highway, with the engine still running. Despite a tireless search, today brought the devastating news that the family’s worst fears were realized—their bodies have been found.
On the phone: Elmer Cante
On the phone: Elmer Cante, Brother of Deceased
“ The last text that I received from my cousin was at ten forty-nine that he sent a picture of my brother at a mechanic shop. But from there, I sent him a text message later on the day and they didn’t answer none of them. And we were calling and calling and then, I said, well, something is wrong. until the following day i got in touch with police and they told us that they found his vehicle on Mile twenty-four. We searched all over the places that we thought that they were there, but we didn’t get no results. You know the thing is that right now I didn’t have the words to express much to say.”
The bodies were discovered just after five p.m. on Wednesday, but it wasn’t until midday today that the family could confirm their identities.
On the phone: Elmer Cante
“I received a call from a news person. From there I received a call and then they told me that they had found two bodies. Confirmed that they were my brother and my cousin but were but the police no call until afterwards when I start to get some call from police officer that afterwards they have found two bodies and they were not sure if that was them.”
Given where the graves were found, the family feared the worst, suspecting they belonged to their missing loved ones. However, they held onto hope until their identities were officially confirmed.
On the phone: Elmer Cante
“We were there earlier this morning and then we went to the lab and there we recognized that yes, it’s my brother and my cousin.”
The circumstances of the men’s deaths remain a mystery. Amidst their heartbreak, the family is desperately seeking answers about what happened to Raymundo and Cante. Where were they headed, and who did they encounter?
On the phone: Elmer Cante
“That’s a good question. That’s a good question. Because I didn’t knew they were gonna meet someone. I didn’t have any idea.”
Police are investigating whether these murders were drug related. As far as the family is aware, the men were not known to be involved in illicit activities.
On the phone: Elmer Cante
“Not as I know. Because he always he run taxi and he was always there. So far as I know, I don’t believe it was that.”
Cante and his family are pleading to the public to turn over any information to the police that can lead to an arrest.
On the phone: Elmer Cante
“I’m gonna ask the public if they know something, then let me come forward sothat we can get justice for my brother and my cousin.”
The search for missing cousins Marvin Cante and Juan Raymundo has ended in tragedy. Earlier tonight, their bodies were discovered in a shallow grave near Dollar Bank Road in the Hattieville area. The men had been missing since late November, when their car was found abandoned near mile 24 on the George Price Highway. Friends and family have been tirelessly searching for them with little progress until now. This heartbreaking discovery has left their loved ones devastated. More details will emerge as police continue their investigation.
Tonight, a family is once again reaching out to the public for help in finding two loved ones who have vanished without a trace. On Wednesday, the family of cousins Juan Raymundo, thirty-two, and Marvin Cante, thirty-seven, grew concerned when Raymundo didn’t respond to messages from his common-law wife. The next day, they reported the cousins missing to the police, who quickly began an investigation. Soon after, the vehicle Juan had been driving was found abandoned near mile twenty-four on the George Price Highway. Since then, family and friends have been tirelessly searching for any clues about their whereabouts. Here’s News Five’s Britney Gordon with the latest update.
Britney Gordon, Reporting
Nearly a week has passed since the search began for cousins Juan Raymundo and Marvin Cante, and their family is growing increasingly desperate. The last person to speak with Raymundo was his former partner, Rosa Alonzo. She shared that the day started like any other, with them taking care of their children together. Now, the family is holding onto hope and pleading for any information that could lead to their safe return.
Voice of: Rose Alonzo
Voice of Rose Alonzo, Juan’s ex- common-law Wife
“We took his son to school and we came back to my house. He just dropped me and gone. That was between eight-thirty and nine, Around three, I messaged him and I asked him where are you? He didn’t answer me, but I figured the message didn’t get delivered. So I figured, Oh, he just busy or he no got signal or something. But it’s not normal. But I she okay, maybe he just noh got signal, which no normal but you just want ignore the fact that he di answer.”
After more than eleven hours without any word from Raymundo, his former partner, Rosa Alonzo, started to worry about his safety. She went to the police station to see if there had been any reported accidents but came up empty-handed. The next day, her worst fears were realized when the police showed up at his house with distressing news. ACP Hilberto Romero provides an update on how the search operation has been progressing.
“We are presently conducting several searches in the area of Mile twenty-four the area of Democracy to the Coastal the area of Mahogany Heights. But so far, no leads and no information as to their whereabouts.”
Reporter
“The vehicle was a rented vehicle?”
ACP Hilberto Romero
“It was not a rented vehicle. They had gotten the vehicle from somebody here in Belmopan. And the vehicle was found in the area of Mile twenty-four with the engine running.”
Reporter
“Have you spoken to that person here in Belmopan?”
Hilberto Romero
“Yes several statements have been recorded. Searches continue, but so far, nothing.”
Currently, there is no motive for the duo’s disappearance, their family maintains that no one in their life has any reason to cause them harm. Alonzo also stressed that Raymundo would never willingly abandon his family.
Voice of Rose Alonzo
“Juan Raymundo would never leave his kids alone. He knew that they have their mothers, but he would never, ever leave his kids fending for their selves. Or, he would always take care of his kids, always think about his kids. Anything would happen and maybe his kids get hurt. He would find a way to be there for his kids economically and present. He would call his kids. He would visit his kids. My son, personally, he would visit every single day. There wouldn’t be one day when he doesn’t ask for daddy and daddy doesn’t come to see him or call him. So no, that is very not even in my mind, in no way, because he would not leave his kids.”
There is no word on their possible whereabouts. If anyone has information that can be used to locate either of them, they are encouraged to contact Rosa on 628-7016. Britney Gordon for News Five.
A Belize City man has gone missing, leaving his family fearing the worst. The relatives of Herman Good are urgently seeking the public’s help to locate him. According to his family, Good was left on an island off the coast of Belize City about two weeks ago to watch over it. However, when his employer returned to the island on October 25th, Good was nowhere to be found. Today, we spoke with Good’s sister, who expressed deep concern for his safety.
Samantha Smith-Reyes
Samantha Smith-Reyes, Sister of Herman Good
“I last saw him like two weeks ago. Every time he passes by my business here, we chit and chat. I haven’t seen him since. I was made to understand that he went missing from one of my cousins and from his boss. He was left on an island, Turneffe island and he was left there alone to watch the island. They promised to return for him. When they did, he was not there. A search party is already looking for him, but so far nothing. I personally think that he got caught at the wrong place at the wrong time. I was made to understand that his boss has been with underworld stuff.”
Isani Cayetano
“So you fear the worst for your brother?”
Samantha Smith-Reyes
“I don’t know, anybody get missing from island they haven’t returned since. I think he wont return to us.”
