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American Found Dead On Sailboat
posted (August 12, 2019)
Dangriga police are also investigating what appears to be another sudden death case involving an American.

He's 70-year-old Malcolm Michael Junker, and he was found dead on his sailboat.

Police told us why they don't suspect foul play:

ACP Joseph Myvette - Head, NCIB
"Yesterday, based on reports received from the Coast Guard, police were informed that a white sailboat, with the name 'Breezy one', was found somewhere off the coast of Dangriga. And in that, a male person was found motionless. And also, a passport identifying that person as Michael Malcolm Junker, a 71-years old US national. As a result, the vessel and body were moved to Belize City, where at this point in time, a post-mortem is being conducted. No sign visible physical injury was observed on the body."

Reporter
"Sir, Do you all know the circumstances of this gentleman's entry and stay in Belize?"

ACP Joseph Myvette
"No, at this point time, we don't. That is what we're trying to ascertain as well."

Junker's body was in the early stages of decomposition.

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