Here in the states my nephew was murdered. In a small town of 2000 people (he was 26 years old). I brought him there ( a small town)to help him after his mother died at 40 years old. He was shot 12 times the last one point blank. I was a community service worker, served on the city council for 4 years. Public safety committee and all. The stupid jury was hung as the defense (big money lawyer)painted the unarmed victim as the criminal. They pleaded the case and pending sentencing the criminal was let out on bail. I no longer live in that town. The best friend of the murder victim does. He was an eye witness and is now threatened on a regular basis. Since the legal system did not work they now think they are above the law. The police drink beer with the criminals involved in the crime. Yes my nephews house was robbed also. They took his 56 inch big screen TV. No one seen anything and he lived right on the highway. The plea bargain got him only 15 years in jail. He is now making rap music about killing him. I say protect your way of life my life was taken from me and now I just dream of Belize on a regular basis. I visited San Pedro and I found some of the people hustling me on the beach a little offensive. If you don't keep the crime down the people will not visit and tourist is what keeps Belize above water. All I know is that people that think it does not happen in the US are living a fantasy. They think police are not corrupt WAKE UP. It was a nightmare for me but my eyes are wide open now.