Partner of British billionaire’s son arrested in fatal shooting of Belize policeman

The longtime partner of a British billionaire’s son has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a top police officer in Belize.

The longtime partner of a British billionaire’s son has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a top police officer in Belize. Jasmine Hartin, 38, has been charged with manslaughter by negligence, her lawyer Godfrey Smith told reporters outside a court in the resort town of San Pedro on Monday. She remained in custody after her bail application was denied. "We appeal to the Supreme Court, as is normal," Smith said. Hartin is the director of lifestyle and experience at Alaia Belize, a boutique resort in San Pedro run by her husband, real estate developer Andrew Ashcroft, in partnership with hotel giant Marriott International, according to Hartin’s biography on the resort’s website and her LinkedIn profile. Andrew Ashcroft also referred to Hartin as his wife during the resort’s grand opening last month, but it was unclear whether they are legally married. The couple have two children.