BREAKING: Trio accused in death of Jesse Escobar to be arraigned this afternoon

Posted: Wednesday, September 8, 2021. 12:16 pm CST.

By Aaron Humes: The police officer and two Belize Defence Force soldiers accused of causing the death of Private Jessie Escobar on Sunday night are to be arraigned this afternoon.

Police have confirmed that it will take place at 1:30 this afternoon at the Belmopan Magistrates Court.

Juan Carlos Morales, R. Valencia, and another had been brought to San Ignacio Town Magistrates Court this morning but we understand no Magistrate was in town.

A sizable crowd attended Columbus Park in front of the Police Station and Magistrates Court to see the accused.

We will be in place and providing updates as the afternoon progresses.

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