Four Belizeans possibly murdered in Mexico
Aricia & Kirk Mariano
There is tragic report tonight that four Belizeans were murdered in Mexico today. They were on their way back from the USA and were reportedly victims of a robbery. Information is still trickling into our newsroom but so far we know that Kirk Mariano, his wife, Aricia, and Scenes of Crimes Police Constable, Martin Rodriguez may have perished. There are reports that a fourth person might have also been killed but this remains unconfirmed. The incident happened in the state of Tamaulipas between Puerto la Marina and San Fernando, an area prone to violent crimes by drug cartels in Mexico. The Belizeans were reportedly traveling in a convoy of vehicles when they were attacked by robbers along an expressway. It’s a story that has three families desperately searching for answers into what may have happened. We have been unable to reach authorities on the Mexican side because it is a public and bank holiday in honor of Cinco de Mayo. News Five spoke with Marva Mariano, sister Kirk Mariano, one of the purported victims.
Marva Mariano, Sister of Kirk Mariano
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“My brother came and my other brother Harrison came and told my mom that some dealers that came in told them that—told him that they received message that my brother, first it was that he crashed. His wife and also one of my cousins that were traveling with him crashed and died so they called me and we came right away. We called Foreign Affairs, we called my cousin at the border, Charles Flores, and we called, I don’t remember the name of the Rotillo or Rosillo. We have been calling all these places to get information and our cousin from the border, Charles Flores, just told us that he heard about an incident of some Belizean being shot and killed. So we asked him if he can please find out the name of those individuals and at one point he said that they called my brother’s name. But after calling several other borders and the press officers in Mexico area they have no confirmation about any traffic accident or any shooting incidents that have happened. We have been calling some other dealers that we know that are on the road traveling. My brother John he came in today and we are all calling and trying to get some sort of information or feedback on exactly what’s going on because we are not sure if he is injured or not because just about what, ten minutes ago I got a call from my same brother and he said he spoke to some guy that saw him two hours ago. So we’re hoping that that is so and we’re, I’ve sent him text because I know whenever he hits the border the first thing he would do is to call my mom. So I’m hoping that he would give us a call and let us know. If there are other dealers out there that have seen him today we are asking if they can give us a call and let us know. My number is 622-0038.”
The Mariano family says their brother has been driving through Mexico for over ten years bringing vehicles into Belize for sale on the local market. The last communication they have had with him was at the international border near the state of Texas on Monday when they were preparing to cross over into Mexico.
lets hope that the conformation proves that it is not him caz like hmmmmmm!! i will misss my uncle
Can you please find out the idenity of the 4th man in the car. We think it was my daughters nannys husband. These were his friends and he was driving with them to Belize. His name his Alvin. Please let us know. He is over 6 feet tall rather slim in built. I am sure he had I.D. with him. Thank-you
Please God protect Martin Rodriguez, Kirk and Aricia Mariano, please Lord, they are your children, please protect and bring them home safely
Sad if it’s true.
Why would a person risk his life and his wife life knowing that the route they choose to travel is a danger zone an area prone to violent crimes by drug cartels, if you have to travel from point A to point B with a convoy you are not safe at all, you are a risk factor.
No one has the right to end a person’s life no matter what the consequences’ might be, even in this situation. This can count as a loss since this man was only doing an honest job; unfortunately these people were in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Mexico has a big problem right now with the drug cartels; people are getting killed life flies, but if they only kill themselves that’s ok with me too.
I hope for the best,these are my family members.The Mariano’s are very strong people,”we will get through this.
I truly hope for the best for this family….and everyone reaches home safe.
Pray for good news for the family!!!!!! I know Martin….we were high school classmates. Lord please bring these folks home alive!!!!!
My prayers are with the families, especially the Mariano’s. They are my extended family. Trust the Lord and let him be your guide during this time.
I am so sorry that I cannot physically be with you guys right now.
Ms. Delis, Kissy, Marva and Sherlett please keep the faith.
Peace, prayers and blessings!
i really hope that the mariano family is okay .Kirk was not my uncle but from i was small he’s been around and i will truly miss him. i pray to god that he is okay. i know him as baddest and he will always be in my heart. my prays goes out to the family.
I am keeping my fingers crossed. My mommy has driven down from the US with Kirt before. My heart is heavy. Let’s maintain a positive outlook.
This is crazy. My brother travel through mexico and now I am worried about any Belizeans life who travel through mexico. This will create alot of problems because for some reason I do not think our Government will do anything about it. They worry about trashing each other and take care of what really matters. This is really sad.
i work with martin Rodriguez he is a cool dude
a good worker
i hope he is aight
the BPD doesn’t need another lost
I know Kirk & Martin we actually grew up not far from each others. My heart and prayers goes out to the family I know the whole family. They are good people. Those boys are very sweet. Everyone who knew them have the same response.
God please let this be a dream and not reality for this family. it really affects the family here in belize i know and us the belizean public that might want to trave from the u.s to here driving, it seems that the crime there can really affect us. please Lord help every belizean traveler coming this way since i have friends and families that do the same route. my best wishes to this family in hard momments and my respects.
We are praying for the best. All we can do is pray, we do possible, God will do the immpossible. We ask God in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth for their save return home to their love ones.
Honestly the road from the texas/mexico border to about Tampico is very dangerous. Myself along with my brother in law and 5 guatemalan was on the road during the easter holiday and got jacked by 3 fully armed men in a tinted suv, and attempt was made on the road to divide the convoy but was fruitless. Ee are bless to be alive. These robbers do not respect convoy or areas or choice, they will rob jack kill u anywhere cause the people wont say anything there in mexico cause they know the consequence.
There is an organized and active network (mob/mafia or whatever u want to call them) in mexico, before u leave the border the messeage is sent.
I advise my fellow Belizean to avoid the mexico journey as u might just not reach ur destination. I am happy that I can be here to tell the tale today.
Maddyvandijk why the F….you always have some r.. fi say shut your mouth they shouldn’t even pose your comment up cause you no have nothing good to say…. For the family I will pray for you guys cause there is nothing that is impossible everything is possible through prayer thats all I can say…..
Everyone is returning home safe today…family says it was just a miscommunication…thank GOD
The Mariano family and others are overjoyed. We just heard from Kirk and everyone is okay. Thank goodness!
it is sad and heartbreaking to read this story i hope and pray that it was a mistake as i have relatives and friends that travel that route frequently may God guide them home safely.
Kirk and martin is my family we live at the same house in early 90’s. i hope and pray that what we all are hearing is false and for there safe return home
Thank God everyone is safe and it was just a mis communication, I really wish there was another route from the US to Belize because Mexico is worse than it have ever been right now. Glad to see there are so many people still able to believe in prayers let continue to pray for our people.
They are all ok and safe in Belize. It was just a rumor (a very bad rumor), and Thank God they are all safe. Heard from one of the gentlemen traveling with the couple.
Thank God they are all ok. I prayed to God for their family and friends. God answers prayer!
My prayers goes out to the family and I hope that the tragic news of their untimely demise is just a false rumor. Martin and I go way Back when we joined the Police Department 14yrs ago. He is my buddy and my heart will drop to find out that he is gone.
Thank u Jesus for keeping my peeps safe……half hr after i did my Rosary i got a call that they just got home…….Lord thank u n please continue to cover us…….love u Reisy gial…….!!!!I was in shock yesterday but i’m finally @ ease to hear u n your family got home safe…….prayers….prayers…prayers do work….!!!!
May I suggest that families contact the Mexican Embassy at Belize to inquire about it. Also , the nearest Belizean Consulate to the place where the incidents happened, and with the Belizean Embassy in Mexico City. I am sure they can contact with the specific authorities, in order to know the facts and the procedures that should be followed.
Thank god these people are safe.
This is very serious nobody should travel thru mexico especially with late model four door or 4X4 vehicles these are the type vehicles that are targeted most , but doesn’t really matter what type vehilce you drive its not worth risking your life , lots people get killed daily just check out the news daily and you will see.
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/04/25/mexican-army-kills-attackers-northern-town/
The saddest part is when something does happen to you in mexico you have nowhere to go to because most police are bought by the drug cartels, and the way our country is turning we are not far from being like mexico.
I HAVE KIRK AND HIS WIFE IN MY PRAYERS. WE ALL JUST NEED TO WISH FOR THE BEST TO HAPPEN FOR THEM. IT’S VERY HARD TO HEAR THAT ONE OF OUR BELIZEAN FAMILY COULD JUST BE MISSING LIKE THAT. KEEP ALL HOPE, FAITH AND LUV HIGH…
I HAVE THEM IN MY PRAYERS….
Let’s pray to the Lord for the best.
Is so sad to see people killing each other in this world. The lord say love one another just like how he loved us. I hope your love ones return home safely.
thanks to everyone for the prays that you have given our family and we are glad to hear from them. !!
I pray that all the missing members return home safe to their family, especially the husband and wife. It would be 2 sad for children to lose both parents at the same time. My prayers are with them
TO MY FELLOW BELIZEAN
THIS IS TRULY A TRAGEDY. I PRAY AND HOPE THAT EVERYONE WILL BE ARRIVING HOME SAFELY.
WE ARE VERY CONCERN ABOUT BELIZEAN SAFTY THRU MEXICO AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE BELIZEAN CONSULATE AND BELIZEAN GOVERMENT ARE DOING TO HELP BELIZEAN TRAVELLING THRU MEXICO.FOR IT DEVASTATING AND FRUSTRATED TO KNOW THAT OUR GOVERMENT NOT DOING ANYTHING TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM.I HOPE MR BARROW LISTENING AND CAN REALLY DO SOMETHING TO TAKE CARE OF THIS STRESSFUL SUITUATION.TAKE CARE OF YOUR BELIZEAN FELLOWMEN MR BARROW THEY DON’T HAVE THE MONEY LIKE YOU TO CHARTER A PRIVATE PLANE TO TEXAS AND WASTE TAX PAYERS MONEY,TAKE THEIR MONEY AND HELP US BELIZEAN TO BE SAVE THRU MEXICO. HELP US!!!!!HELP US!!!!!!!!HELP US!!!!!!!!PLEASE!!!!!!!PLEASE HELP US!!!!!
Empress, I refuse to go down to your level, sad really.
If you are incapable of understanding what i commented about then that is your problem, deal with it.
I will say it again here, Sad if it’s true.
Why would a person risk his life and his wife life knowing that the route they choose to travel is a danger zone an area prone to violent crimes by drug cartels, if you have to travel from point A to point B with a convoy you are not safe at all, you are a risk factor.
No one has the right to end a person’s life no matter what the consequences’ might be, even in this situation. This can count as a loss since this man was only doing an honest job; unfortunately these people were in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Mexico has a big problem right now with the drug cartels; people are getting killed life flies, but if they only kill themselves that’s ok with me too.