McAfee heads to hospital after Guatemala rejects asylum request By Miguel Salay, For CNN December 6, 2012 -- Updated 2112 GMT (0512 HKT) Belize authorities have said they want to talk to McAfee about the shooting of American businessman Gregory Faull. NEW: An attorney says John McAfee is being treated for cardiovascular problems McAfee had requested asylum in Guatemala, claiming he faced police persecution Belize police say they hope to take John McAfee into custody for questioning if he returns Guatemala City (CNN) -- Software pioneer John McAfee was in a Guatemalan police hospital Thursday, just hours after officials rejected his bid for asylum. Attorney Karla Paz said McAfee, 67, was being treated for cardiovascular problems. Earlier Thursday, Guatemala rejected McAfee's request for asylum, setting up his impending deportation to Belize, where police want to talk with him about a neighbor's shooting death. If McAfee is deported, investigators plan to take him in for questioning upon his return, Belize police spokesman Rafael Martinez said. Under Belize law McAfee can be held for 48 hours without charges, Martinez said. CNN's Martin Savidge contributed to this report.