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Yesterday, we told you about Dudley and Josephine Augustine who were attacked inside their vacation home in Hopkins Village on Monday evening. 47 year-old Josephine Augustine was killed in that home invasion while her husband, 71 year-old Dudley remains hospitalized at the KHMH. His son Calvin told us today that he has shown slight improvement. The swelling behind his left ear and in his right eye has subsided and he is in and out of consciousness.

But, the news tonight is that Police have detained the main suspects in that crime, and they are currently in the custody of investigators from Dangriga Police.

Specialized units from the Belmopan formation, went out early this morning, and based on intelligence, captured 4 Hispanic men who are the main suspects in the Hopkins home invasion. They have since been transported to the Dangriga Police Station, where they will be questioned about the murder and attempted murder. Reports say they are former employees of the couple.

As we reported, the Augustine couple were inside their house after 6:00 on Monday. That's when the Hispanic men barged into the house, assaulted the couple, and stabbed them several times. 47 year old schoolteacher Josephine died inside the house, and it is believed that she may have lost her life trying to protect her 71 year old husband – who had previously suffered a stroke. He was also an educator.

Their house was ransacked, but only their family vehicle was stolen. It was recovered the following day on the Hummingbird Highway.

Tomorrow, teachers will have a protest in Hopkins to register their disapproval at the murder of one of their own. The National Garifuna Council also issued a statement today expressing, quote, "its outmost disgust with the home invasion…and (calls) on all residents of Hopkins Village and the surrounding communities to….restore safety at all times in their respective communities."