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Coombs’ Alleged Killer Found at Hideout in OW
posted (May 17, 2010)
And while one man has been charged for Lopez's killing - police believe they have solved another high profile murder - that took place in November. Belizean-American businessman Jason Coombs was executed at his business in November of 2009 and since then police have been looking for Jamil Lado Betancourt - who was seen getting out of the car used in the murder 45 minutes after it happened. Well, on Saturday morning, Betancourt was found at what is believed to be a safe house in the San Lorenzo housing community in Orange Walk this weekend. Officer in charge Joseph Myvett commented.

Joseph Myvett, Officer in Charge Orange Walk
"Police during this operation captured Jamal Betancourt, 27 years old of a Belize City Address. He was wanted in connection with a murder investigation in Belize City. "

Jose Sanchez, reporter
"He was living in the area for a while. Have you found out who was renting the house? If it was him under a different name or someone who was renting the house in which he was staying? "

Joseph Myvett
"At this point in time that investigation is still ongoing and charges may come against those who are the occupiers of the home. "

The house where Betancourt was found is believed to be a safe house that police believe is affiliated with a Belize City gang. But when will Betancourt be charged? That's the responsibility of Belize City police - and up to this evening, we were unable to get comment. According to our records, Betancourt was charged for a double murder in late 2007 but he was later cleared of that charge.

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