Memorial Held for Maria Antonia Plaza Gomez

A crowd gathered at the empty lot near where the body of Maria Antonia Plaza Gomez was found to hold a memorial mass in her honor. Many members of the community joined to celebrate the life of Plaza Gomez, which was cut short on Sunday, October 31st, 2010. Organized by Lady Dixie Bowen, the memorial gathered members of the business community, community activists, well-known public figures, local politicians, hotel industry insiders, Maya Island Air staff, students, teachers, local islanders and Police personnel.

Lady Bowen extended her sympathies to the family of the late Maria Antonia Plaza Gomez, and reiterated that the community as a whole feels the loss of such a young, vibrant life that was taken away much too soon.


The San Pedro Sun also joins in mourning, and we extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Maria Antonia. May she rest in peace.

UPDATE on stabbing incident

Lionel Pinelo

New information in the Lionel Pinelo case have surfaced. Our sources within the police department reveal that Pinelo was initially involved in an argument that had ensued at the Los Compadres bar, to which the police department was called and responded.
Upon reaching the establishment, our sources inform, the argument was calmed. Afterwards, Mr. Pinelo left the establishment and went out to town. This incident reportedly occurred at around 9:30pm.
At around 11:30pm a second group of individuals were reportedly involved in another argument around the same area, also involving Mr. Pinelo. Information reaching our offices are that Mr. Pinelo was on a golf cart with four other individuals driving by a nearby establishment in the Boca Del Rio area. They saw three young men standing in front of the establishment. A bottle was thrown towards the direction of the golf cart.
As quickly as this happened, the driver of the golf cart stopped and reversed. Seeing that there were only three young men standing in front of the establishment, the five guys on the golf cart took this as an opportunity to retaliate and an argument ensued.
Unbeknownst to the passengers of the golf cart, there were an additional four young men inside the establishment, who quickly joined the three standing outside when the argument commenced. During the altercation, 24 year old Lionel Pinelo was stabbed once to the upper left rib cage. He was transported to Belize City where he succumbed to his injuries.
Police initially detained seven individuals in relation to the case. Two were released, and the other five are being detained pending the outcome of the investigation. Responsible parties are looking at charges of Murder and Conspiracy to commit Murder. A formal charge is expected by Tuesday November 9th.

Memorial Invitation

Everyone is invited to come celebrate the life of

Maria Antonia Plaza Gomez

Tuesday @ 3:00pm

Assistance Required!!

Very Important!!!

Assistant Superintendent Arnold, head of San Pedro Police has requested all photographs taken at the SAGA Halloween event be collected.

PLEASE send all photographs to ariadnetrejo@yahoo.com so that they may be collated and handed over to the police.

This is very important! Thank you. Please share this.

Body of unidentified female found

Confirmed reports are that the body of an unidentified female was found between Coconut Dr and the beach, near the Belize Yacht Club Area (also known as the South Airstrip Area).

She was found off an alley that connects the beach to the street under a veranda near a bushy area. She was fully concealed/covered.

Details are shortcoming at this time as police are still processing the scene - hence the rumors that abound need to be confirmed before an official announcement of the identity of the female can be made.

Police are currently awaiting the arrival of Dr. Mario Estradaban, to conduct the official post mortem. For the moment, the Police are treating the scene as that of a homicide.