The Belizean nation has been plunged into mourning and collective outrage following the brutal daylight execution of two Sarita delivery drivers on December 12, 2025. Raynard Garbutt, 22, and Alexander Crawford, 43, were discovered with fatal gunshot wounds to the back of their heads beside their abandoned delivery truck in western Belize.
According to police investigators, the tragedy unfolded during what appeared to be a routine delivery operation. The vehicle’s GPS data indicates the truck had been stationary since 3:48 PM, though authorities weren’t alerted until approximately 7:00 PM when a local farmer noticed the abandoned vehicle. The cash pan within the truck had been completely emptied, though the precise amount stolen remains undetermined.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith suggested the drivers may have been deceived into stopping under false pretenses. ‘The vehicle was parked on the side of the road, indicating the driver may have believed he was stopping for legitimate purposes,’ Smith stated, emphasizing the importance of public vigilance regarding unauthorized checkpoints.
The human toll of this tragedy extends deeply into both victims’ families. Garbutt leaves behind a one-month-old daughter, while Crawford was one of nine siblings. His mother, Cecilia Crawford, expressed unimaginable grief: ‘I can’t even talk straight or think straight. It’s so sad I lose my son… Now I know how it feels.’
Elmer Juarez, Logistics and Importation Manager at Recinos Imports (Sarita’s parent company), revealed that communication lapses during the drivers’ shift initially raised minimal concern due to known signal dead zones along the Dangriga to Santa Elena route. The company is now reevaluating security protocols, including potential dashboard camera installations and reduced cash transportation practices.
Police investigation suggests the delivery truck may have been followed before the interception. Authorities are urging businesses to enhance security measures for delivery operations while continuing their pursuit of justice for the murdered men.