The daughter-in-law of British billionaire Lord Ashcroft has been CHARGED with manslaughter over the shooting death of a Belize cop.
(TheSun) – Henry Jemmott’s lifeless body was found floating in the sea near San Pedro on Friday, and Jasmine Harti, who had “blood on her arms and clothes,” was then arrested.
The 38-year-old is now facing manslaughter by negligence charges.
Jemmott’s sister, Marie Jemmott Tzul, told the DailyMail that she knew Hartin would be charged in connection with his death.
“I got a call. I was informed that she will be charged tomorrow, but they did not say what she was going to be charged with,” Tzul said on Sunday.
The cop was shot while “drinking with Lord Ashcroft’s daughter-in-law (and) had a head wound like an assassination,” his sister said.
However, according to 7 News, she said that she was giving the superintendent a shoulder massage when he asked her to hand him his pistol.
She then alleged that the Glock accidentally went off and shot him in the back of the head, according to sources.
Hartin claims Jemmott then fell on him and she pushed him off, leading to his lifeless body falling from the pier to the water.
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HARTIN WANTED HER ATTORNEY BEFORE SHE WOULD COOPERATE
Officers found Jasmine Hartin on the pier in San Pedro with “blood on her arms and her clothing.”
Police added that Hartin was “not helping” as they tried to investigate what happened to Henry Jemmott.
“When she was detained last night she was not co-operating,” Commissioner Chester Williams said after her arrest.
“She stated that she needed to have her attorney present in order for her to say what she needs to say, and it’s her right by virtue of the constitution, but that raises a red flag,” he continued. -
WHERE WAS JEMMOTT’S BODY FOUND?
Henry Jemmott’s body was discovered floating in the sea near San Pedro, Belize.
According to reports, Superintendent Jemmott’s body was discovered in a dock area of San Pedro having been shot dead in the early hours of Friday morning. -
HARTIN CLAIMS SHE WAS ‘GIVING MASSAGE’ TO JEMMOTT WHEN HE DIED
Jasmine Hartin said that she was giving the superintendent a shoulder massage when he asked her to hand him his pistol, 7 News reported.
She alleges the Glock accidentally went off and shot him in the back of the head, according to sources.
Hartin claims Jemmott then fell on him and she pushed him off, leading to his body falling from the pier into the water.
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WHO WAS HENRY JEMMOTT?
Henry Jemmott was the 42-year-old Superintendent of Police in Belize.
He was a well-known commander in Belize’s largest city and port.
Acting Commandant Commander Gregory Soberanis said of Jemmott: “His service to his department and country will not be forgotten. -
WHO IS JASMINE HARTIN?
Jasmine Hartin is the wife of Andrew Ashcroft and the daughter-in-law of Michael Ashcroft, 7 News Belize reports.
She is accused of killing Henry Jemmott, the 42-year-old Superintendent of Police in Belize. -
HARTIN WAS ‘NOT COOPERATING’ WHEN SHE WAS DETAINED
Police said Jasmine Hartin was “not helping” as they tried to investigate what happened to Henry Jemmott.
“When she was detained last night she was not cooperating,” Commissioner Chester Williams said.
“She stated that she needed to have her attorney present in order for her to say what she needs to say.” -
HAS LORD ASHCROFT COMMENTED ON THE INCIDENT?
Lord Michael Ashcroft has not yet commented on his daughter-in-law’s manslaughter charges in the death of police officer Henry Jemmott in Belize, according to BBC.
Jasmine Hartin stands accused of shooting and killing Jemmott. -
JEMMOTT’S SISTER SAID DEATH WAS ‘ASSASSINATION’
Henry Jemmott’s sister Cherry Jemmot, 48, told DailyMail.com of his death: “He had a gunshot behind his ear like an assassination.”
“He is so skillful after 24 years [as an officer], he would never have left his guard down.”
“He was a top cop. I don’t know how he let down his guard to be shot with his own gun.” -
HARTIN AND JEMMOTT WERE DRINKING WHEN JEMMOTT DIED
Jasmine Hartin, married to Andrew Ashcroft, was allegedly socializing with Officer Henry Jemmott at the time of the shooting.
“From what we have been made to understand, they were drinking. From investigation, they were alone on the pier, and yes, they were both fully clothed,” Commissioner Chester Williams said.
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WAS HENRY JEMMOTT MARRIED?
Henry Jemmott was reportedly married when he was allegedly shot and killed by Jasmine Hartin.
Jemmott’s body was found floating in the sea near San Pedro, Belize, and Jasmine Hartin, 38, who had “blood on her arms and clothes,” was then arrested.
The officer was a father of five children. He had one son, six, and four daughters, aged 9, 11, 12, and 14. -
IS JASMINE HARTIN MARRIED?
Jasmine Hartin is married to Lord Andrew Ashcroft.
Andrew, 43, is the youngest of Lord Ashcroft’s three children from his first marriage and is a citizen of Belize,
He lives and works there with Jasmine and the couple runs a luxury hotel company. -
BELIZE POLICE REMEMBER JEMMOTT
Acting Commandant Commander Gregory Soberanis said of fellow officer Henry Jemmott: “His service to his department and country will not be forgotten.”
“Today we mourn his loss, but honor is duty to service.”
“On behalf of the Belize coast guard our deepest sympathies as we stand together with the police department in this time of bereavement.” -
WHERE IS HARTIN BEING HELD?
Jasmine Hartin is being held in a San Pedro jail after being arrested in connection to Officer Henry Jemmott’s death.
The 38-year-old is facing manslaughter by negligence charges after the body of officer Henry Jemmott was found floating in the sea near San Pedro, Belize, on Friday. -
WHO IS LORD MICHAEL ASHCROFT, JASMINE’S FATHER?
British billionaire Lord Michael Ashcroft is the former Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party.
He lives in Belize but is still active in British politics.
Jasmine is his daughter and Ashcroft has not commented on Hartin’s involvement in the death of Officer Henry Jemmott. -
WHAT IS JASMINE HARTIN CHARGED WITH?
Jasmine Hartin is charged with manslaughter by negligence.
She was charged on Monday, May 31.
Hartin was arrested on Friday after the body of police officer Henry Jemmott was found floating in the sea near San Pedro, Belize.
Jemmott’s sister, Marie Jemmott Tzul, told the DailyMail that she knew Hartin would be charged in connection with Jemmott’s death.
“I got a call. I was informed that she will be charged tomorrow, but they did not say what she was going to be charged with,” Tzul said on Sunday.
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HARTIN SUGGESTED BULLET COULD HAVE COME FROM ANOTHER BOAT
At first, Jasmine Hartin alleged that the gun accidentally went off and shot Henry Jemmott in the back of the head, according to sources.
She claimed Jemmott then fell on her, she pushed him off, and his body fell from the pier to the water.
However, in another claimed alibi, Hartin suggested to first responders that the shot might have come from a passing boat instead. -
DID JASMINE HARTIN KNOW HENRY JEMMOTT?
Jasmine Hartin and Henry Jemmott were reportedly friends before Hartin allegedly shot Jemmott.
They were drinking on the pier together when the murder occurred.
Despite rumors, the daughter-in-law of British billionaire Lord Ashcroft was not having an affair with Jemmott, his family said. -
HARTIN CLAIMS SHE WAS GIVING SHOULDER MASSAGE
Jasmine Hartin said that she was giving Jemmott a shoulder massage when he asked her to hand him his pistol, according to 7 News.
She claimed the Glock accidentally went off and shot him in the back of the head, according to sources. -
IS JEMMOTT A FATHER?
Henry Jemmott, the cop allegedly shot and killed by Jasmine Hartin, is a father of five children.
He has one son, six, and four daughters, aged 9, 11, 12, and 14. -
WHAT WAS HENRY JEMMOTT’S CAUSE OF DEATH?
Jemmott was taken to San Pedro clinic where he was found dead on arrival.
Post mortem results on Supt Jemmott were due Sunday night.
His sister Marie Jemmott Tzul told reporters she had been told by a police pathologist her brother had been murdered. -
HOW MANY CHILDREN DID HENRY JEMMOTT HAVE?
Henry Jemmott, the cop allegedly slain by Jasmine Hartin, is a father of five children.
He has one son, six, and four daughters, aged 9, 11, 12, and 14.
Tributes have been paid to the officer – who was described as a well-known commander in Belize’s largest city and port.
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HOW DID HARTIN AND JEMMOTT KNOW EACH OTHER?
Police said the pair knew each other socially in Belize, Central America, where Hartin and husband Andrew head a luxury hotel company.
The investigation is operating on the basis that Hartin and Superintedant Jemmott had been playing with his pistol after drinking, The Times reports.
Belize’s police commissioner Chester Williams confirmed that Hartin had been alone with dad-of-five Jemmott and there is no indication a third person was involved. -
LORD ASHCROFT MAKES NO MENTION OF DAUGHTER-IN-LAW’S CHARGES
Lord Michael Ashcroft has not yet commented on his daughter-in-law’s manslaughter charges in the death of Belize police officer Henry Jemmott.
While Ashcroft has Belizean citizenship and lives in the country, he remains active in British politics.
On Monday morning, Ashcroft tweeted a jab at Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Hartin was arrested on Friday and charged on Monday. -
FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL GODFREY SMITH SEEN VISITING SAN PEDRO JAIL
Jasmine Hartin is being held in a San Pedro jail after being arrested in connection to Officer Henry Jemmott’s death.
Godfrey Smith, the longtime lawyer of Hartin’s father-in-law, was seen visiting the prison on Friday.
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WHO IS LORD MICHAEL ASHCROFT?
Jasmine Hartin is the daughter-in-law of British billionaire Lord Michael Ashcroft, who is the former Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party.
He lives in Belize but remains active in British politics.
Ashcroft has not commented on Hartin’s involvement in the death of Belize Officer Henry Jemmott.
