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A chilling discovery in the Orange Walk District has prompted a thorough police investigation. On the morning of November 12, 2025, human skeletal remains were found near the Orange Walk Bypass. The remains were located inside a small wooden house approximately half a mile from the main road. The grim find was reported by a passerby, who noticed the body in an advanced state of decomposition. Authorities have confirmed that DNA testing will be conducted to identify the deceased as the investigation progresses. The case has drawn significant attention, with local residents and social media users expressing concern over the unsettling discovery.

A shocking incident in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has left the community in disbelief after a 25-year-old man allegedly claimed a cockroach instructed him to commit a double homicide. Alexis Hernandez was arrested on the night of November 12, 2025, following the fatal shooting of one man and the stabbing of another inside a residence. According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, Hernandez confessed to the crimes, stating he received an “encrypted message” from a cockroach that compelled him to act. Deputies arrived at the scene around 10:30 p.m. after reports of gunfire. They found Hernandez at the door, armed with a firearm and a Marine Corps sabre. He reportedly told officers he was a Marine and “had to do what he had to do.” Inside the home, authorities discovered one victim with gunshot wounds and another with stab wounds in an attached apartment. Two young children were also present but remained unharmed. The case has raised questions about mental health and the bizarre nature of the alleged motive, leaving investigators and the public alike searching for answers.

Belize’s Senate has temporarily halted the passage of the Gaming and Lotteries Control Bill 2025, citing significant gaps in public accountability and community protection. The proposed legislation, aimed at overhauling the nation’s gambling laws, faced intense scrutiny following an investigative report by News Five on the Caribi Bleu Casino in San Pedro. The report revealed unauthorized operations, including an illegal ATM dispensing U.S. currency and an excessive number of golf cart permits, leading to the casino’s license revocation and the arrest of its owner, Ray, in the U.S. on fraud and illegal gambling charges. Church Senator Louis Wade spearheaded the call for revisions, emphasizing the need for ‘no gambling zones,’ community involvement in licensing decisions, and stricter safeguards against minors’ exposure to gambling. The bill, initially intended to consolidate existing laws, will now undergo further review to address these pressing concerns before returning to the Senate.

In a landmark ruling three years after a devastating highway accident, the High Court of Belize has determined that the government holds primary liability for the tragic collision that claimed the lives of two young students. The incident occurred on October 11, 2022, near Ranchito Village, when a taxi van carrying students from Centro Escolar Mexico Junior College collided head-on with an ambulance. The crash resulted in eleven injuries and the immediate death of 21-year-old Jorge Vargas. Seventeen-year-old Jaheem Williams succumbed to his injuries two months later.

Justice Lisa Shoman Nabi, presiding over the case, concluded that while all three drivers involved shared some responsibility, the ambulance driver and the state bore the majority of the blame. The court noted that the ambulance’s emergency lights and sirens were not activated at the time of the accident. The ambulance, driven by Louis Canelo, was reportedly attempting to overtake a truck en route to the Northern Regional Hospital when the collision occurred.

In the aftermath of the tragedy, the school honored Vargas by erecting a memorial altar and planned to award his family an honorary associate degree. The court’s ruling now mandates the Belizean government to provide compensation to the families of the victims, marking a significant step toward accountability and justice for the affected families.

A 25-year-old American entertainer’s vacation in Belize took an unexpected turn when customs officials discovered marijuana in his luggage upon arrival. Elijah Quartey Mack, a Texas native, landed at Philip Goldson International Airport on Monday via a Delta flight from Atlanta. During a routine baggage inspection, officers uncovered three vacuum-sealed bags of cannabis, totaling just over a quarter pound.

The following day, Mack appeared before a senior magistrate without legal representation. He entered a guilty plea, expressed remorse, and clarified that he had no intention of disrespecting Belizean laws, acknowledging the differing marijuana regulations between the U.S. and Belize. While recreational cannabis is legal in some U.S. states, Texas, Mack’s home state, maintains strict prohibitions against possession of any amount. Even in Atlanta, where his journey began, only small quantities (less than an ounce) have been decriminalized.

Rather than facing jail time, Mack was fined $2,700, a reduction from the original penalty. He promptly paid the fine and was released the same day. The incident highlights the importance of understanding and adhering to local laws when traveling internationally.