Man Stabbed Multiple Times in Belize City

A man is in critical condition after being brutally stabbed multiple times near Pitter Street in Belize City on Wednesday, January 1.

The victim, Mervin Martin, was rushed to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Martin alleges he was attacked by 33-year-old Emerson Garnett, also known as “Jimbo.”

Police are currently searching for Garnett in connection with the incident.

This isn’t the first time Garnett has been involved in an incident. In April 2024, a viral video showed Garnett assaulting a man, Mark Avilez, in a violent attack that included throwing a toilet bowl at the victim. Garnett was later charged with two counts of common assault and fined $505.

In September of 2024, Garnett was involved in a separate incident involving a burglary, where over $4,000 worth of jewellery was stolen from an apartment in the Butterwood Bay area. He was arrested for burglary and later released on bail. He was granted bail of $5,000, but due to an outstanding court debt of $505, Garnett was unable to pay and was remanded to the Belize Central Prison until October 20.