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More details emerge on elderly man chopped to death in Santa Elena, Cayo; Suspect in custody

More details emerge on elderly man chopped to death in Santa Elena, Cayo; Suspect in custody

By Belize Live News Staff: An elderly man was found dead in his home in Santa Elena, Cayo District, authorities said on Friday.

Police have detained a suspect believed to have known the victim, officials said. The man’s identity has been withheld pending notification of his family.

“Preliminary investigations indicate that the attack was targeted,” a police spokesperson said. “The suspect is in custody and is being questioned.”

Authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward.

Further details were not immediately available.

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