Missing Child Found and Father Caught in Guatemalan Following Double Murder in San Ignacio

Seven-year-old Darwin Castillo has been safely reunited with his mother and family. Earlier today police confirmed that Guatemalan law enforcement located the child in Melchor de Mencos.  A relative told News Five that he is in good health and without any physical injuries. Late this afternoon, Noticias de Peten was reporting that his father, Brian Castillo, has also been apprehended in Guatemala. Castillo is wanted by Belizean authorities following the murder of Brian Castillo’s common-law-wife and her twelve-year-old daughter at an apartment complex in San Ignacio over the weekend. On Monday, News Five spoke with Castillo’s employer and family friend.

Jason Neal, Owner, Mista Tortilla Factory

Jason Neal

“I know he have some family in Melchor, but I am not sure if he would go that side or where he is running, no idea.”

Paul Lopez

“He is an employee of yours, but I would imagine you want to see him get caught.”

Jason Neal

“Yes, because he run away with my motorcycle. The cycle that he used to work, he went with it too. It is my motorcycle. I need my motorcycle that is the way I earn my living. And of course, I want justice to prevail. I want let they catch him and let him pay for what he did, cause mien, like I said, the most hurt in my heart is the little girl, because that is her future and he just take her life.”