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On December 16th we showed you the tragic end of the Bowman family's desperate search for their son and brother, Densmore.

After a long and drawn-out search, Bowman's body was finally found that morning after 10:00 near mile 25 on the George Price Highway. A post mortem examination found that he had been chopped to death.

Tonight, we can tell you that 23-year-old Belize City resident, Hildebrand Codd has been charged with Bowman's murder. Here's what police had to say this morning about whether they believe Codd acted alone:

Hilberto Romero - Sr. Supt Deputy Head, NCIB
"Police arrested and charged Hildebrand Codd 32 years Belizean clerk of Gibnut street Belize City for the crime of murder based on the investigation that was conducted sufficient evidence was gathered and this person was charged, you know people move around and sometimes they are in Belize City and sometimes they're at districts. This is a person that we believe the deceased knew yes. The evidence at this time was sufficient to charge this one person and this one person has been charged the investigation is still ongoing if anyone else needs to be charged that will be done thereafter."

Codd is expected to be arraigned and remanded to the Belize Central Prison.