Body of Maycon Douglas, former Secret Story competitor, found in Nazaré

The body found in Praia of Sul, in Nazaré, last Wednesday, January 7, 2026, was officially identified as being that of The confirmation was given by maritime authorities, ending days of uncertainty and intense searches that mobilized the region.

The DJ had been missing since December 31, 2025, after being last seen leaving a bar in the village. The news of the identification brings a painful outcome for family and friends who followed the case with apprehension.

Investigations continue to determine the exact circumstances of the young man’s death. Polícia Judiciária (PJ) and Ministério Público are in charge of analyzing all possibilities, given the advanced state of decomposition of the body.

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Location and identification details

The alert about the presence of a body on the coast of Praia of Sul was issued at around 1:50 pm on Wednesday. Equipes, Autoridade Marítima and Polícia Judiciária were called to the scene immediately to begin the procedures.

After initial due diligence and contact with Ministério Público, the identity of Maycon Douglas was confirmed. The body will be transported to Instituto Nacional of Medicina Legal and Ciências Forenses of Leiria, where further examinations will be carried out.

Chronology of disappearance and searches

Maycon Douglas was last seen in the early hours of December 31, 2025, around five in the morning, as he left a nightlife establishment in The disappearance generated great concern among his family and the community.

The search for the young man began promptly, with underwater operations and sweeps in several areas of the coastal region. Maycon’s car was found submerged six meters deep in Praia of Norte, also in Nazaré, on the first day of 2026.

Capitania of Porto of Nazaré had announced, on January 5, the interruption of active searches, which increased the anguish of those involved in the case. Contudo, this Wednesday’s discovery brought an outcome, albeit a tragic one.

Advancement of investigations and conditions of the body

At the place where the body was found, the CMTV team followed the initial investigations, observing that the physical characteristics of the corpse corresponded to the description of Maycon Douglas. The body was in an advanced state of decomposition.

To date, all possibilities for the causes of death remain under analysis. Authorities are not ruling out any hypothesis while the investigation continues to clarify the facts.

Instituto Nacional of Medicina Legal and Ciências Forenses will be responsible for carrying out the autopsy and other technical examinations. Esses procedures are crucial in providing detailed information about the cause and time of death.

Family support and last contact on social media

Gabinete of Psicologia of The news of his identification is a severe blow to everyone who knew him.

Hours before his disappearance, Maycon had shared a reflection on the year 2025 on his social networks. In the publication, he mentioned that “We learned a lot, we lived even more”, a message that now takes on an even more moving tone.

Remembering the case Maycon Douglas

The mobilization around the disappearance of Maycon Douglas was significant, with friends and the digital community sharing information and appeals. The repercussion of the case was amplified by the young man’s previous participation in a reality show, attracting the attention of different sectors of the media. The unfolding of events, from leaving the bar to locating the body, was accompanied by a wave of solidarity and requests for answers, highlighting the importance of collaboration between authorities and citizens in urgent situations. The discovery of his submerged car in the first days of 2026 and the subsequent interruption of active searches marked the difficult journey of waiting for news, culminating in the painful confirmation of his identity.

Post-identification procedures

With confirmation of the body’s identity, legal and technical procedures will be intensified. The work of Instituto Nacional, Medicina Legal and Ciências Forenses will be fundamental in helping Polícia Judiciária in investigating the facts.