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Police Have No Clues On Sudden Death
posted (April 29, 2019)
Now as we told you, the cause of death is unclear so police have to rely on the post mortem to know how to proceed with this case. The police say they didn't see any signs of violence on the body.

ACP Joseph Myvett, Head, National Crimes Investigation Branch
"Belmopan police were called to Armenia Village where they discovered the apparent lifeless body of a hispanic male in an open lot. He was later identified as Riding Rodas Pedro, 47 years old Guatemalan and an employee of Santander. Our investigations have shown that he is a roommate of another Santander employee who last saw him alive yesterday morning before going to work. So far, the police have not observed any visible injuries. The body was removed after the scene was processed and we are still doing our investigation into this matter."

Reporter
"There seem to be some bruises in his head. Can you confirm?"

ACP Joseph Myvett
"Well that will be determine at the portmortem. The police did not saw any visible sign of injury. That doesnt mean that there was none."

Reporter
"And his roommate; is he someone that police are investigating at this time?"

ACP Joseph Myvett
"Well the police have spoken to him and a statement is being recorded from him while the investigation is ongoing."

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