Man Charged in Cold Case Murder

24-year-old John Carlos Quilter of Ladyville was arraigned today in connection with the 2023 murder of 21-year-old James Kelvin Bainton, who was fatally shot at the Ladyville Sports Complex.

Quilter appeared unrepresented at the Belize City Magistrate's Court, where he was read a single charge of murder. No plea was taken, bail was denied, and he was remanded to the Belize Central Prison until March 16th.

The charge stems from the night of May 4, 2023, when Bainton was shot following an altercation at the Ladyville Sports Complex and later died at the Price Barracks Medical Center.