Vienne Robinson, assistant superintendent of the San Pedro police department in Belize, told FoxNews.com that police are actively searching for McAfee.

"We are looking for him in connection with the murder," Robinson told FoxNews.com. "No one has been charged with murder yet," she said, noting that there is one suspect already in custody.

Marco Vidal, head of Belize police force's Gang Suppression Unit, confirmed that the 67-year-old was the prime suspect.