Eris Gavarette Arrested for Murder of Sister-in-Law

A family dispute turned deadly on Wednesday night, leaving a young woman dead and a community in shock. Twenty-year-old Claritza Granillo Rodriguez was fatally stabbed, allegedly by her own brother-in-law, after an argument over something as simple as the volume of music in their home. The accused, twenty-three-year-old Eris Gavarette, fled the scene but was tracked down by police the next day and is now facing a murder charge. The family had only recently moved to Belize from Honduras, hoping for a fresh start. Instead, they’re now at the center of a heartbreaking tragedy. Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero has more on the arrest.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Head of Crime Investigation Branch 

“In reference to the murder  in Spanish Lookout, we have since resident charge Eris Gavarette, a Honduran National for the crime of murder.”

 

Reporter

“Was it was she killed because she was playing music?”

 

ACP Hilberto Romero

“That is the information we have. The dispute began when they were playing music and they have been asked to lower the music.”

 

Reporter

“Does she have a history of domestic violence in this relationship?”

 

ACP Hilberto Romero

“Not that we know of. They recently came to Belize from Honduras.”

 

Reporter

“Three of her family members from the members got detained before the perpetrator was located. Why were they detained?”

 

ACP Hilberto Romero

“An investigation had to be carried out to determine, what actually transferred. So they were brought in and the investigation has now been concluded and that one person has been charged. “

Reporter

“Originally, the police released a wanted poster. Where did they end up finding the suspect?”

ACP Hilberto Romero

“The suspect was found in Santa Elena, in the Cayo district.”

Reporter

“Was he hiding in somebody else’s house, was somebody else holding him?”

ACP Hilberto Romero

“No. He was in an area at an abandoned house.”