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As we told you earlier in the newscast 45 year old Russel Hyde and his girlfriend 27 year old Marcy Humes were shot and killed at Hyde's house on Friday night after 9. Now the narratives circulating all point to retaliation as being the motive, but when we spoke to police today – they couldn't confirm it or provide much compelling information at this point.

Courtney Weatherburne

"There is speculation that Hyde was killed in retaliation for Madrid's murder. Can you confirm that?"

Insp. Stephanie Grinage - Deputy Commissioner, Belmopan Division

"At this time we cannot confirm what is the motive in regards to the murder of Mr. Hyde."

Courtney Weatherburne

"Could you talk to us or reveal if the murder starting from Steven Hyde or his friend as well Edilberto Madrid are somehow linked? Can you confirm that?"

Insp. Stephanie Grinage - Deputy Commissioner, Belmopan Division

"No ma'am. What I'm saying at this time we do not know what the motive is and we are looking at all angles at this; and the investigation in regards to the crime of Mr. Hyde's murder continues."

Courtney Weatherburne

"So if there anything you can reveal? Or tell us about the investigation so far?"

Insp. Stephanie Grinage - Deputy Commissioner, Belmopan Division

"Okay, the investigation so far reveals that there was another person along with Mr. Hyde; Ms. Marcy Humes at the time of the shooting. At present we are looking for the witness who verified certain information and as soon as we get this information then we can see where the investigation is going."

Courtney Weatherburne

"So I'm glad you brought up the witness because based on reports there is one person who escaped unharmed; right? Do you have guys have him detained? Are you guys questioning him?"

Insp. Stephanie Grinage - Deputy Commissioner, Belmopan Division

"At presently we are looking for the said individual to record a statement from him."

Courtney Weatherburne

"Okay, do you have any leads as to where he might be?"

Insp. Stephanie Grinage - Deputy Commissioner, Belmopan Division

"Well ma'am we have some leads to the whereabouts of the individual and we are looking for him at this time to get the statement from him."

No one has been detained for the murder of Russell Hyde and Marcy Humes.