Who was Henry Jemmott? | Forensic Files

[Music] henry jamaat worked as a senior police official in belize a small caribbean
country in central america he is a very good man loved by many he have extended his love beyond the
family limit he had followed in the footsteps of his sister cherry who lovingly called him
king he's the king yes he's the king my parents name him king because he is one and only boy in the family
remembered most as a family man a dedicated father to five children he was also a son brother and friend to many he
was a big fella but he was friendly but stern what about the henry that you knew
he would assist anybody if they need assistance henry gemmat is friends with a wide range of belizean society he was
at ease with the working-class people he grew up with as well as those who were well-connected including socialite
jasmine harton did you become good friends well yes the more i got to know him we had a lot
in common there has been a lot of talk around belize that you and henry jamaat were more than friends that you may have
been lovers that's not true that's not true at all whatever their relationship henry jamat
and jasmine harton's lives became forever linked on this pier i just remember trying to see next thing
i know the gun went off henry jamaat was dead and his family is still searching for answers
she gave so many stories so who knows when she's telling the truth [Music] you

Henry Jemmott, a senior police official in Belize, is remembered by his family as “King.” His death leaves everyone who knew him with the question: Why would Jasmine Hartin shoot him?

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Brief Summary

Henry Jamaat's life and death are examined, focusing on his relationships and the mystery surrounding his tragic end.

Key points

The Life of Henry Jamaat. Henry Jamaat was a beloved family man and friend, known for his kindness and dedication.
A Tragic End. The sudden death of Henry Jamaat left his family searching for answers.

Episode highlights

A Tragic EndThe sudden death of Henry Jamaat left his family searching for answers.“I know the gun went off, Henry Jamaat was dead.”1:33Jul 30, 2022

Episode quotes

He was a big fella but he was friendly but stern.

Describing Henry Jamaat's personality.

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