In Bredda O's case - the accused killer was 19 - in this case, he is 17.
Police were quick to make the arrest in Vanessa Acevedo's murder. Within 36 hours of the murder, they had formally arrested and charged the 17-year-old male minor from the Stann Creek District.
Today, the commanding officer of CIB, ASP Alfonso Aban explained how the investigation led to this arrest and added that they are looking for more suspects.
A.S.P. Alfonso Aban, OC, C.I.B.
"A minor has been arrested and charged for the crime of murder."
Reporter
"And the motive I assume is robbery?"
A.S.P. Alfonso Aban, OC, C.I.B.
"Yes the motive was robbery."
Reporter
"Are you able to share details how you were able to place the minor at the scene?"
A.S.P. Alfonso Aban, OC, C.I.B.
"There is a witness that placed the minor on the scene."
Reporter
"The items that were stolen, did police recover those?"
A.S.P. Alfonso Aban, OC, C.I.B.
"They recovered the bag afterwards on a street where the accused suspected to have run to after the incident."
Reporter
"Is there any other suspect police are looking for?"
A.S.P. Alfonso Aban, OC, C.I.B.
"There is another person that police are looking for at this time who have revealed that based on the investigation that have been carried out."
