Murder reported in Silk Grass Village, victim reportedly stabbed 56 times in fit of rage

By Benjamin Flowers: Police are investigating a brutal murder that was discovered in Silk Grass Village today.

Officers of the Dangriga and Hopkins police formation say that cops responded to a call and found the body of 45-year-old Omar Emeliano Cantun with 56 visible stab wounds, 44 of which were inflicted in his back.

He also had wounds to both hands, his face, neck, leg, and shoulder.

Police have since detained Cantun’s wife in connection with their investigation; however, she has not been officially charged with anything.

This is a developing story.

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