Dane Gillett Acquitted in Dwayne Gabourel Murder Case

27-year-old Dane Khalil Gillett has been acquitted of the murder charge in the case of 15-year-old St. John’s College student, Dwayne Darwin Gabourel. The High Court judge upheld a no-case submission, leading to Gillett’s release.

The tragic incident occurred on September 27, 2021, when Gabourel was fatally shot while purchasing items at a local store in Belize City. The assailant, whose face was concealed with a white cloth, approached Gabourel and fired four shots before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle. Authorities suggested that the attack was a retaliatory act linked to the murder of Michael Henry, though Gabourel was not involved in any gang activities.

Gillett was arrested and charged in October 2021. During his initial court appearance, he denied involvement. The prosecution’s case relied heavily on circumstantial evidence, including surveillance footage and witness testimonies. However, the defence argued that the evidence was insufficient to conclusively identify Gillett as the shooter.

Following the court’s decision, Gillett extended his condolences to Gabourel’s family, maintaining his innocence and asserting that the authorities had apprehended the wrong individual.