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Jun 23, 2009

Alexander Underwood charged for Yarborough murder

Story PictureIn an update to the murder of twenty-five year old Jonathan Faber who was shot and killed on Saturday afternoon, police have arrested and charged a nineteen year old man. Alexander Underwood was taken to court late Monday afternoon and was remanded by Magistrate Dorothy Flowers for the crime. Underwood is expected to return to court on July twenty-second. According to Officer in Charge of the C.I.B., Superintendent Julio Valdez, police continue their search since they believe more than one person was involved in the homicide.

Superintendent Julio Valdez, O.C. of C.I.B. Belize City
“Alex Underwood was arrested and charged yesterday and taken, as a resulted of investigations of the murder of Jonathan Faber.”

Duane Moody
“Information is that there were more than one assailant. So are you guys still looking for?”

Supt. Julio Valdez
“The investigation is still ongoing. We are aware that there is more than one.”

The victim of the broad daylight murder was reportedly on Yarborough Road over the weekend when at least two masked gun men approached him. And while he attempted to flee for cover, Faber was hit on the foot and did not make it. One of the armed men stood over him and emptied the clip.


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1 Response for “Alexander Underwood charged for Yarborough murder”

  1. Sadie says:

    it’s so sad to hear these things, n the alleged armed man actually stood over him and emptied the clip. it’s like he was marked for death!!

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