Fire Victim Shadia Magaña Dies from Injuries

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, 17-year-old Shadia Magaña, one of the victims of a horrific fire in San Felipe, Belize, has tragically passed away due to severe burn injuries sustained in the incident. The devastating attack, which occurred in the early hours of October 20, 2025, involved Shadia, her mother Angelita Magaña, and her younger brother Tishan being doused in gasoline and set ablaze by Angelita’s estranged partner, 35-year-old Francisco Godoy. Godoy, the alleged perpetrator, also died this morning at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) in Belize City. Shadia, a recent high school graduate, was initially treated at the Northern Regional Hospital before being transferred to KHMH for advanced medical care. Despite the relentless efforts of medical professionals, she succumbed to her injuries on October 22, 2025. This tragic incident has cast a somber shadow over the community, highlighting the devastating consequences of domestic violence.