Dismembered Body Found in Barrel in Dangriga   

Police in Dangriga are investigating a gruesome murder after a dismembered body was discovered inside a barrel near a popular resort. The victim has been identified as Manuel Fernandez, who was allegedly killed following a violent altercation with Loren Vanegas at a local meat shop. Vanegas, now in custody, is suspected of stabbing Fernandez to death. The Regional Commander of the Eastern Division, ACP Hilberto Romero, shared more details.

 

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

“On Sunday, the police responded to a report that a body had been found inside a plastic barrel in front of the Pelican Beach resort in Dangriga. The scene was processed. The person was removed from the barrel, and he was identified as Manuel Fernandez. The investigation revealed that Manuel Fernandez and Loren Vanegas were in a fight at the meat shop, and Vanegas inflicted the Stab wounds on Manuel Fernandez, causing his fatal injuries. Loren Vanegas is now in custody, pending charges.” 

 

Reporter

“You say he was stabbed; was his body also chopped up?”

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero

“I will not go into any details. All I will say is that the body had stab wounds. They had an argument at the meat shop, then they had a confrontation, and then Vanegas caused injuries to Fernandez. They are not related. Fernandez went to the meat shop on Friday.”