Police have a person detained for Richard Foster's murder. That's good news but investigators still need to strengthen their case.
Today at the bi weekly press briefing, the Head of National Crimes Investigation started by outlining what we already know: The Savannah Guest House caretaker Glen Mcfadzen called the police when he showed up at the place Tuesday morning to find Foster missing and the house ransacked.
Not too long after, Foster's grey pickup truck was found in the bushes in Mahogany Heights. There was blood in the back passenger seat. Then later that same Tuesday night after 7:00, his body turned up in the Rivera Area of Belmopan.
That's where we start; here's what they saw and what they can share on the investigation so far.
ACP Joseph Myvett, Head, NCIB
"In continuing to follow up on the investigation Belmopan police responded to a call of a body in the Rivera Area around 8:00 pm on the said Tuesday the 7th August where upon arrival they saw a clear skin complexion male person dressed in short pants with his feet hanging in the creek apparently dead. Upon examination of the body it was observed to have several stab wounds as well as injuries to the head. The body was later identified as Richard Foster, 74 years, naturalized Belizean of 28 and a half miles George Price Highway. The post mortem was conducted yesterday on the body of Richard Foster which revealed that he died from traumatic asphyxiation as a consequence of stab wounds. He received a total of 10 stab wounds."
"The investigation had shown that there was some injury within the house but even on the scene where the body was found there was no substantial amount of blood which seemed to indicate that the deceased was not exactly killed there where he was found."
Jules Vasquez, reporter
"However, there is not that substantial volume of blood to indicate that he was killed in the home either, someone who died from multiple stab wounds."
ACP Joseph Myvett, Head, NCIB
"Yes, yes."
Jules Vasquez
"And the vehicle? There was blood in there as well?"
ACP Joseph Myvett, Head, NCIB
"But not a substantial amount of either. We are not certain at this time based on the investigation where is it that he was killed."
That person in custody was brought in this morning. None of Foster's stolen items have been recovered. We will keep following this case closely. Again, there is a $1,000 reward for the person with information that leads to the arrest and charge of the persons who killed Foster.
The Belize Zoo has also started a "Go Fund Me" page named "Justice and support for the Fosters." It says, quote, "We call on all those who want to see justice served and kindness triumph during this dark time."
The funds will be used, quote, "to cover legal costs to prosecute Richard's killers…" and to cover his wife Carol's medical expenses. She has multiple sclerosis.
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