Mayor Earl Trapp on Impact of Murders on Twin Towns

This is yet another murder in less than four days in the twin towns of San Ignacio/Santa Elena. It is something unusual within the community and has Mayor Earl Trapp concerned because these crimes threaten the public’s sense of security.

Earl Trapp

Earl Trapp, Mayor, San Ignacio/Santa Elena

“San Ignacio has always been known to be that safe haven. And a murder on Wednesday and one on Saturday night, it is definitely heartbreaking, it is frightening. I hope that whatever may have happened – I know that it is two separate murders – but to think about it, it has really had people of this community thinking and thinking overtime what has been going wrong. So I am really calling on our residents. Of course, I know the police department has been overwhelmed with a lot of work, they cannot eradicate crime, they have been trying their best. But certainly, I believe that the businesses that have surveillance cameras should be a part in helping police to find evidence that can bring these people to justice.”