Are Charred Remains the Vestiges of Felina James’ Kia Sorento?
The badly decomposed body of Felina James was discovered a week ago in an area just off the Coastal Road. The mother of two was found chopped to death and her body disposed of after being reported missing for a week. Her Kia Sorento and a firearm were also unaccounted for. Earlier this week, a shocking discovery was made in the Stann Creek District where police were called to a location along the Valley Road in Steadfast Village. There, they observed the charred remains of a mid-size SUV similar to the vehicle belonging to James. It had been scrapped and set on fire. Despite the damages, investigators are hoping that the vehicle identification number retrieved from the vestiges will be a match.
Felina James
ASP Alejandro Cowo, O.C., C.I.B., Belize City
“Police is still conducting an investigation, following several leads and on Tuesday evening, Belize City police visited seventeen miles on the Valley Road, Stann Creek District where they found remnants of a vehicle, a red in color Kia vehicle. The vehicle was already dismantled and cut up in pieces and it was also burned. What the police were able to locate from that vehicle was only the four doors and part of the front where the engine was missing likewise. We suspect that probably it is the same vehicle because of the color and because of the brand, but yet we are in the process of bringing the vehicle from that area to Belize City and we will be requesting the assistance of the Customs Department so that they can assist us to bring back the VIN number from the vehicle.”
Reporter
“Is there any indication or anything to assist police as to maybe when this particular vehicle was destroyed?”
ASP Alejandro Cowo
“Yes, we know when the vehicle was taken there and by a male person, but it is part of the investigation that I cannot tell you at this moment.”
Reporter
“Sir, and then the vehicle was burnt at that particular location?”
ASP Alejandro Cowo
“Yes, the vehicle was burnt down there, the same night it was taken.”
Reporter
“Is the owner of the facility where the charred remains of that vehicle were found in detention?”
ASP Alejandro Cowo
“Yes, he was detained and he was released likewise.”
Reporter
“Did the owner of that installation or facility give you the name of the person who brought the vehicle?”
ASP Alejandro Cowo
“That is part of the investigation that we will not reveal at this moment.”
