By Belize Live New Staff: A grim discovery was made in Punta Gorda on Thursday morning when the lifeless body of a man was found floating near the seawall on Front Street.
Police responded to the scene around 11:30 am and retrieved the body from the water. The deceased has been identified as 44-year-old Jennison Vernon, a local resident who, according to townspeople, was mentally ill.
Several cut wounds were observed on Vernon’s body, prompting police to treat the case as a homicide investigation. They are currently seeking a person of interest in connection with the suspected murder. No arrests have been made at this time.
Anyone with information that may be helpful to the investigation is urged to contact the Punta Gorda Police Department.
