| ComPol Not Buying Accused Murderer's Alibi |
| Wed, March 27, 2024 |
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And while he had his day in court, Christian Espat is awaiting his own trial while in remand at the Belize Central Prison. Espat is accused of committing a triple murder, which took the life of a toddler, her father, and another man, back in October. However, Espat's family and his lawyer say they have credible evidence that Espat was in Chetumal at the time of the murder, getting treatment at a hospital.
But the family is saying the police are not listening to them or acknowledging the evidence that they have presented. Based on a witness statement, they are insisting that Espat committed the crime.
Yesterday, the media brought the issue up to the ComPol.
Reporter:
"In regards to Christian Espat who was charged for a murder in 2023, his family is claiming that they have evidence regarding video footage and passport stamps that he is innocent and could not be in the time and place of the murder. Has the police acknowledged that evidence? They say they were refused to be represented in court by an attorney and they were refused to show their evidence."
Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police
"I have evidence that I was in Belmopan a few minutes ago and I'm here now."
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