Elderly Twins Shot Dead in Hattieville: Community in Shock After Double Murder
HATTIEVILLE — A tight-knit Belizean community is reeling after a shocking double murder claimed the lives of elderly twins Paul Esquiliano and Paula Belisle, both believed to be in their early 60s. The siblings were found dead inside Paula’s home in Hattieville on [date/time], sparking grief and disbelief throughout the village.
According to neighbors, the twins led quiet, faith-centered lives. Paul was a Mennonite, while Paula practiced as an Adventist, yet the two remained inseparably close. Paul visited his sister’s home daily, a routine that reportedly continued on the day of the attack.
Police say the gunman entered the home shortly after 2:00 p.m. and opened fire, killing both siblings at the scene. Investigators have not yet released a motive or identified any suspects.
A longtime friend who had known the pair for nearly four decades described the loss as “unimaginable,” saying the twins were well-respected and kind-hearted members of the community.
Paul Esquiliano is survived by four children, while his sister Paula leaves behind four of her own. As authorities continue their investigation, residents of Hattieville are mourning two lives cut tragically short and calling for justice in the wake of the killings.
Further details are expected as police release more information.
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