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Suspected Foster Killer Could Soon Be Charged
posted (August 10, 2018)
Police could charge someone for Richard Foster's murder as soon as this weekend. The British film-maker was kidnapped form his home at mile 28 and a half on Tuesday morning. His body was found that night- he had been beaten and stabbed to death. Police say the motive was robbery. His pickup and his guns were stolen.

Now, sources say investigators have had a breakthrough in the case. Deputy Compol Chester Williams suggested as much today:

DCP Chester Williams - Commander of Operations
"The foster investigation is being headed by Inspector Aban who is from Belize City, CIB support. He was appointed the chief investigator, as he is a senior investigator. Due to the nature of how the incident occurred, we saw it fit to appoint a senior investigator to investigate that matter. And, yes, we have made some progress in that investigation and we are hoping that, hopefully, over the weekend we should be able to effect an arrest in respect of Foster's murder."

Reporter
"Are you able to share any details as to what helped the police to break or at least progressed with a specific lead?"

DCP Chester Williams
"Good police work."

There is a thousand dollar reward put out for information leading to the arrest and charge of persons responsible for Foster's murder.

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