Murder of 20-year-old in Tapurah: two elderly people arrested for feminicide and concealment By Luís Henrique Costa
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Julia Vitória of Prado of Silva, aged 20, was found dead from stab wounds last Friday (10), in the neighborhood São Cristóvão, in Tapurah, 430 kilometers from Cuiabá (MT). Polícia Civil arrested two men, aged 66 and 75, suspected of the crime. The case is being investigated as femicide and attempted concealment of a corpse. The exact motivation for the murder has not yet been identified by authorities.
Arrests and confession to the murder
The police action was initiated after a report of homicide. Upon arriving at the scene, the agents found one of the suspects, a 75-year-old man, carrying a machete, and immobilized him. Ele confessed to the crime and indicated where he had hidden the knife and a crowbar, used in the attack on the victim.
The body of Julia was discovered near the suspect’s vehicle, the trunk of which was open. Essa condition, according to Polícia Civil, suggested an attempt to hide the body and remove traces from the crime scene.
Arrest of the second person involved
Testemunhas reported to the police that a second man, aged 66, also participated in the criminal action. Ele reportedly fled the scene before the teams arrived, but was later located at another address, in the central area of Tapurah.
Both suspects were arrested and taken to the police station at Polícia Civil. Eles were charged with feminicide and attempted concealment of a corpse.
Progress of the investigation
The place where Julia Vitória was murdered has undergone forensic examination. Equipes specialists collected all the material evidence to assist in the investigation. Polícia Civil of Tapurah continues with the investigation to fully elucidate the case.
The motivation for the young woman’s brutal murder is still a central point of the investigation. Authorities are seeking to identify all the details that led to the tragic death, with the aim of bringing those responsible to justice.
Summary of the facts found
The crucial points of the case, according to information from Polícia Civil of Mato Grosso, include:
- Victim: Julia Vitória of Prado of Silva, 20 years old.
- Location: Bairro São Cristóvão, Tapurah (MT).
- Crime: Feminicídio, using a knife.
- Suspects: Dois men, aged 66 and 75, both arrested in the act.
- Status: Tentativa of body concealment.
- Diligence: Perícia at the crime scene and seizure of a knife and crowbar.
The investigation continues to uncover all aspects of what happened and ensure justice is served.
