In a significant breakthrough in a case that has captivated national attention since December 11th, law enforcement authorities have formally arrested and charged 49-year-old Harry Trapp in connection with the double murder of Raynard Garbutt and Robert Crawford. The arrest marks a pivotal development in the investigation that has gripped the public conscience for weeks.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero, Head of the National Crime Investigation Branch, disclosed that meticulous investigative work involving extensive video surveillance analysis and follow-up operations ultimately led to Trapp’s apprehension. According to Romero, the homicides resulted from a robbery operation where the victims were accosted and transported to a highway area before being killed for money stolen from their truck.
Trapp represents a familiar figure to criminal justice authorities, having served over two decades in prison for previous manslaughter convictions. His criminal history gained notoriety in 2007 when he made headlines after being intercepted at a police checkpoint while traveling toward Belize City alongside two other inmates and a former Deputy Chief of Prison Security. That incident triggered substantial institutional scandal and additional criminal charges.
While Trapp remains the primary suspect currently facing charges, ACP Romero indicated the investigation remains active with multiple leads being pursued. When questioned about potential accomplices, Romero confirmed that additional charges would be filed should evidence emerge implicating other individuals in the crime.
In a separate development, police also announced progress in another homicide case, arresting 28-year-old call center agent Tyron Castro for the January 7th murder of Mark Anthony Gabourel. Castro faces charges of abetment to murder for allegedly facilitating the deadly attack, with his arrest occurring on January 26th as investigators continue reconstructing the events leading to Gabourel’s killing.