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Keith’s Funeral Arrangements Finalized
posted (April 21, 2010)
Just say the name Keith Swift anywhere across Belize this week and people will know what you're talking about – the untimely death of the 7news star reporter.

For us, most of the questioning has been about his funeral. Tonight we can confirm that it will be held on Friday at 10:00 am at the St. Ann's Anglican Church in Belmopan. The body will be received at 9:00 a.m. He is survived by his mother Greta Althea Mossiah nee Goldson, and his father Robert C. Swift as well as 7 siblings. Keith was the youngest; he was born in Belmopan in November of 1979.

He died at his home in Belize City on Lizarraga Avenue early on Friday morning from a cerebral hemorrhage – basically bleeding in the brain. Police Forensic Pathologist Mario Estradabran reports that he had not ingested anything close to the time of his death as only an orange-yellow liquid was found in his stomach. Estradabran said the cause of the hemorrhage which led to heart failure is unexplained – but it could not have been a deliberate act. Estradabran said for a more conclusive finding we'll have to wait on toxicology tests which may provide some answers.

Later on in the news, we'll have more Keith Swift highlights as we look back at his prolific career.

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