Autistic boy João Raspante Neto, aged 13, was found dead in the early hours of this Tuesday, April 7, in Marília, inside São Paulo. Ele had been missing since the afternoon of Monday, April 6, after leaving the family residence in the neighborhood Nova Marília 4, in the south of the city. Equipes and residents carried out intense searches during the night in an area that was difficult to access, with conditions worsened by the rain. Polícia Civil confirmed the death and continues with investigations to determine the circumstances of death.
The boy had a diagnosis of Transtorno of Espectro Autista (ASD) at level 3 of support and was non-verbal, which made any communication with other people difficult. Familiares reported that he left the family farm at a time of crisis, close to a rural area in the lower part of street Arlindo Borges. The search teams concentrated their efforts in regions with dirt roads and close to water and sewage treatment facilities.
- Mobilization involved residents of the south zone
- Participation of rescue teams and Defesa Civil
- Searches continued until the body was located in the early hours of the morning.
Community mobilization in searches
Residents of the region quickly came together after the disappearance was reported. Voluntários and family members covered difficult-to-access sections during the night, with the support of specialized teams. The rain complicated work on dirt roads and flooded areas near the treatment plant.
The searches progressed in an organized manner, with a focus on expanding the search radius from the boy’s last known location. Coordenadores and Defesa Civil followed the actions and guided the groups to cover different points in the south zone. The collective effort continued until the early hours of the morning.
Location of the body in the treatment plant
The body of João Raspante Neto was found near a pond in Centro of Tratamento of Esgoto Barbosa, in the south of Marília. Equipes of rescue confirmed the location during night searches. The family and groups involved in the operations received the information in the early hours of Tuesday.
The area has rural characteristics with vegetation and public infrastructure structures. Condições Weather, including recent rain, influenced the terrain and progress of search activities. Autoridades isolated the location for the initial forensic procedures.
Ongoing police investigations
Polícia Civil of Marília took over the case and began work to clarify how the boy arrived at the scene and the causes of death. Até At the moment, there are no official details about possible circumstances that led to the death. Peritos They carry out examinations on the body to help determine the facts.
Investigators plan to retrace João Raspante Neto’s last steps from the moment he left home. The family contributed information about the boy’s behavior and medication use in the period before his disappearance. Equipes Techniques continue to analyze evidence collected in the region.
Details about the boy’s profile
João Raspante Neto lived with his family in the south of Marília and attended municipal school in the city. The diagnosis of level 3 autism required constant support, especially in crisis situations that could generate disorientation. Ele was last seen wearing a green t-shirt, according to initial reports from family members.
The non-verbal condition increased vulnerability during time away from home. Comunidade The local knew the boy and mobilized immediately upon learning of his disappearance. Informações Preliminaries indicate that he left the residence at some time in the afternoon on Monday.
Authorities’ actions after the meeting
Police and rescue teams remained on site to ensure the preservation of the area during forensic work. Defesa Civil supported the logistics of the searches and the safe movement of volunteers. Autoridades Municipal authorities are monitoring the case with the family.
The investigation remains confidential so as not to harm the technical surveys. Qualquer new information will be officially released through the relevant channels. The current focus remains on collecting data that explains the sequence of events.
Context of the region and searches
The southern zone of Marília includes residential neighborhoods mixed with rural and infrastructure areas. The sewage treatment plant represents a specific point within this landscape, with access via unpaved roads. Chuvas recent ones have raised the level of attention on uneven terrain.
Residents highlighted the speed in organizing the search groups. Community participation complemented the work of official teams and allowed for broader coverage of the terrain. The conditions at the site required additional care from everyone involved.
João Raspante Neto disappeared on Monday afternoon after leaving his family’s farm and his body was found in the early hours of Tuesday in a public sewage treatment facility. Polícia Civil keeps investigations open to determine all details related to the case in the city of Marília.
