By Belize Live News Staff: Belizean authorities are investigating whether the murder of American real estate developer Boris Alexander Mannsfeld is connected to the deaths of his associates, Ricardo Borja and Darren Taylor.
Police Commissioner Chester Williams told reporters that Mannsfeld’s killing “has all indications of a hit.” Mannsfeld had returned to Belize the day of his death and had been traveling in and out of the country since Borja’s passing.
While the motive remains unclear, Williams stated that investigators are focusing on Mannsfeld’s business transactions to determine whether any disputes may have led to the attack. “We are looking at the business transactions that Mr. Mannsfeld may have with other individuals, with our view to see if we will be able to close in on a possible motive and perhaps suspect,” Williams explained.
When asked if there could be a connection between Mannsfeld’s murder and the deaths of Borja and Taylor, Williams acknowledged the possibility. “It will not be wrong for one to assume that there may be some connection there, and we’re looking at that possibility,” he said.
Mannsfeld, who faced several civil legal disputes, was shot in the back of the neck—a detail that has fueled suspicions of a targeted attack. Investigators have taken Frik De Meyere into custody as a person of interest. “He’s a suspect, and again, let me make it clear that Frik, or whatever his name is, is the person of interest who is in police custody at this time, and he’s just a suspect in this matter,” Williams stated.
Authorities continue to investigate the case, with a focus on potential links between Mannsfeld’s business dealings and the murders of his associates. The investigation remains ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
