Samuel Chi’s family now knows how he died, but they are still asking why. The thirty-two-year-old fisherman was found dead at sea last week after he and Albert Vaccaro went missing during a trip from Caye Caulker to the mainland. A post-mortem confirmed that Chi died from drowning, but police are still waiting on toxicology results. Tonight, as relatives continue to question the circumstances, investigators say the case remains open. ASP Stacy Smith has the update.
Stacy Smith
ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer
“I have no updates in relation to if Mr. Vaccaro gave a statement. I know initially what we heard from him is that he was pretty much disoriented and was not able to provide information at that time. I cannot say I have not had the opportunity to confirm with the investigators to see if they have been able to speak with him since and record a more comprehensive statement. I can undertake to do that.”
Reporter
“Okay. And also just to talk a little bit about the police search efforts. You know with Coast Guard and everything but you all were doing in the interim when you guys were looking.”
ASP Stacy Smith
“I gave that at the last briefing.”
Reporter
“Have they located the vessels since that is the crime scene.”
ASP Stacy Smith
“Crime is a bit presumptuous. But I don’t know. I truly don’t know Mr. Yssaguire.”
Shane Williams
“Were there any signs were any sign of violence or any sign of trauma on his body?”
ASP Stacy Smith
“I don’t believe the report indicated that. We are guided by the report of the forensic pathologist, which gave the conclusion that it was asphyxia due to drowning.”
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