A man with a troubling history of sex offenses is back behind bars after being accused of a violent home invasion on Belize City’s southside. Thirty-one-year-old Leon Darrell Lamb is accused of breaking into a home, assaulting two elderly grandparents, and attempting to rape their eleven-year-old granddaughter. He was caught during the attack but not before allegedly injuring all three victims. Lamb appeared in court yesterday, but his arraignment was delayed to clarify his previous bail conditions. This morning, he pleaded not guilty to four charges, including burglary with intent to rape, and wounding. The prosecutor strongly objected to bail, pointing out that Lamb is already facing two other sex-related cases: one in the High Court and another in the Magistrate’s Court. He was previously granted bail under strict conditions, including a nightly curfew and mandatory police check-ins, which he reportedly violated. The court also heard that Lamb has six prior sex-related charges and one conviction. The prosecutor argued that he poses a serious threat to public safety and could reoffend if released. Lamb told the court the charges are just allegations and asked for leniency, saying he had only been out of prison for two months and was trying to rebuild his life. But the Chief Magistrate wasn’t convinced. She denied bail, citing his failure to follow previous conditions and the serious nature of the new charges. Lamb was remanded to the Belize Central Prison until October thirty-first, 2025. He can still apply for bail through the High Court.
