Canadian and her boyfriend missing in Belize

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Canadian and her boyfriend missing in Belize



A Canadian woman and her American boyfriend have gone missing in Belize, according to friends.

Fifty-two-year-old Francesca Matus of Ontario, was last seen driving home from a local bar with her American boyfriend, Thomas Drew De Voursney, 36, on Tuesday evening, her friends say.

Nancy Rifenbark, a U.S. citizen living in Corozal, told CTVNews.ca that she had dinner and drinks with Matus and De Voursney at Scotty's Bar in Corozal, Belize, on Tuesday night.

Rifenbark said that, at approximately 11 p.m. local time, the couple left for home in Matus’ white Isuzu Rodeo SUV. At approximately 8:30 a.m. the next morning, Rifenbark said her friend Joe Milhoen went to give Matus a drive to the airport in Belize City, where she was to catch a flight to Canada.

Rifenbark said that, when Milhoen arrived at Matus’ Corozal home, the gate was locked and her SUV wasn’t there. She said De Voursney’s motorcycle was the only vehicle parked at the home. Milhoen also spotted one of Matus’ suitcases through the glass of the front door.

Rifenbark said Milhoen tried calling the couple’s cellphones, checked with friends to see if anyone had heard from them, and even visited the local police station and hospital. Rifenbark said another friend called the airline and was told that Matus had not checked in for her flight.

In an emailed statement, Global Affairs Canada confirmed to CTV News that they’re aware of reports that a Canadian citizen is missing in Belize, and consular officials were in contact with local authorities.

Rifenbark said a helicopter and ground search of the area was conducted on Thursday, and that another local search party was organized for Friday.

According to the local reports in Belize, Matus was last seen wearing white, denim short pants, a white long-sleeve blouse and brown wedges. She’s described as 5’1” tall, with shoulder brown hair and a slim build. De Voursney was last seen wearing a blue and white Toronto Maple Leafs shirt, camouflage pants and brown boots. He’s described as having a chain tattooed on his right arm and is 6’6” tall.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact police.

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About now that northern lights tour would be sounding quite good. As it is it doesn't look good for a safe return.
 

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I was in New York City this weekend... there were more foreign tourists in Times Square Saturday night than there were foreign tourists in all of Canada!

 

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More than one 'missionary' has been involved in the drug trade.

I think after leaving the bar they decided to score some Coke to celebrate her last night in the country and then things went wrong.

Not much info on the boyfriend, Thomas Drew De Voursney.

She's an open book.. he's not.

Matus’ LinkedIn page says she is a real estate investor and property manager from the Toronto area. Friends say she has homes in both Canada and Belize.

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Drugs I told you it's always drugs.

Defaming ones character after the person is dead is kinda crappy.

I'll wait for the police and news to shed light on the truth.

Devoursney Did 2 Tours of Service in Iraq



Rumours he was DEA.

Devoursney first served in Fallujah with the 1st Marines in 2004 and went back for a second tour with the 11th Marines in 2007. Following that, Devoursney spent time as a contractor in Afghanistan.

So you know the US Gov't will get involved.

https://www.gofundme.com/find-drew
 

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I wonder what it must be like for "locals" in Latin America. It has often been said that these countries have no middle class, if you're not rich then you're scratching a living from the dirt so to speak. Watching an endless parade of affluent tourists must lead to a lot of frustration for people simply trying to survive, and that would logically lead to the less-than-scrupulous seeking to grab a slice for themselves.