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Maria Helena de Souza was fatally shot, and her stepmother is the primary suspect in the case.

Kanagawa Prefectural Police acknowledged their inadequate investigation in a case where a woman's death was initially ruled a suicide, and they formally apologized to the victim's family after new evidence suggested it might be a homicide.

An 85-year-old man, Yuji Hashimoto, was found murdered in his condominium in Higashiyodogawa, Osaka, with multiple stab wounds, prompting a police investigation into the homicide.

A man suspected of aiding in a homicide has been arrested in Açailândia, Brazil, following an investigation into the crime that occurred in January.

A man was found dead with gunshot wounds to the face and burned legs in São Carlos, Brazil, leading to a police investigation.

A man was shot dead in front of a bakery in Cohab Massangano, Petrolina, captured on surveillance footage, and the police have launched an investigation.

Two individuals have been found dead in Karmøy, Norway, and police are treating the case as a double homicide investigation.

Two men have been arrested in connection with a double homicide on Karmøy, Norway, with ongoing investigations following the discovery of two deceased individuals.

Police are investigating the deaths of two individuals in Karmøy as homicides, but no suspects have been arrested yet.

A Brazilian man, Luís Gabriel Vinhorque de Souza, who was under investigation for the murder of a teenager in Brazil, was shot dead in Bolivia.

A 62-year-old man was found dead in his home in Piracicaba, Brazil, prompting an investigation into possible homicide or robbery.

Juliana Bernardino dos Santos, a 20-year-old woman, was found shot dead in a wooded area of Gravatá, Brazil, with the police actively investigating her murder.

The Police Civil of Monte Alegre arrested a main suspect in a qualified homicide case following an investigation into the death of Josinei Silva de Morais.

A 63-year-old woman who suffered severe burns from a fire during a family barbecue has died, leading to a murder investigation after a fight between a city councilman and his boyfriend.

A 27-year-old man in Brazil ended up in the ICU after consuming açaí that was allegedly contaminated with a toxic substance known as chumbinho, linked to an attempted homicide investigation involving his girlfriend.

The mysterious death of Andrea Costantini, a butcher in Italy, has sparked a debate over whether it was murder or suicide, as his family demands a thorough investigation.

Homicide detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a 42-year-old woman discovered at her home in Perth's northern suburbs.

A 79-year-old retiree was found dead in his home in La Plata with head injuries after being unreachable for a week.

A notary public and five retired soldiers were arrested in Toluca, Mexico, under investigation for a potential homicide related to a case in Oaxaca.

A 27-year-old woman was shot dead in her home in Bezerros, Brazil, with police launching an investigation to find the suspects.

In the case of Hanna Wörndl, police are reopening the investigation into her death as prosecutors continue to believe it was a homicide despite the defendant's acquittal in court.

Juli González, a confessed murderer, claims his younger brother Lolo is innocent in the violent death of their neighbor Francisca Cadenas, but investigators believe both brothers may be involved.

The Civil Police of Brazil has transferred the investigation of threats against the municipal Secretary of Consumer Defense, João Pires, to the Homicide Division following his report of being followed by armed criminals.

A 55-year-old man was severely injured in Gilching during a family dispute, prompting a police investigation for attempted homicide.

Winnipeg police have identified the victims of a double-fatal shooting, including a 16-year-old boy and a 32-year-old man, as the investigation remains ongoing.

A 30-year-old man was shot dead in Petrolina, Brazil, prompting a police investigation into the incident.

Carlos Eduardo Marques Ângelo, an engineer under investigation for the fatal incident of a motorcyclist in Teresina, has been dismissed from his position at the Piauí Road Department.

A 22-year-old man was shot dead in Volta Redonda, Brazil, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Police have secured new evidence in the case of a 15-year-old boy killed in Eckernförde, with many details about the incident and cause of death still unclear.

Police discovered the body of a man in the Alytus district of Lithuania, and they suspect foul play leading to potential homicide.

Two individuals have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Burnaby man, Masood Masjoody, whose remains were discovered in Mission, B.C.

Two men have been arrested in São Francisco, Brazil, during an investigation into a homicide that occurred earlier this year.

Sebastião Pereira da Cunha Neto, a 31-year-old businessman from Rio Grande do Norte, was discovered dead in an abandoned vehicle in Mato Grosso, prompting an investigation into his murder.

The investigation into the Crans-Montana fire that killed 41 young people is focusing on the financial dealings of the Moretti couple, who are suspected of homicide and financial crimes.

A man mistakenly shot a police officer while pursuing thieves following a robbery, leading to an investigation and charges.

The police in Brazil have completed their investigation into the stabbing death of a 56-year-old man, indicting two individuals for homicide based on the findings.

Fábio Alan Queiroz Correa was shot dead outside a gym in São Geraldo do Araguaia, Brazil, with authorities investigating the incident.

One of the brothers accused of murdering Francisca Cadenas has confessed to the crime, exonerating his sibling.

A 2-year-old girl, Anna Clara Maciel de Oliveira, died after arriving at a health unit with signs of aggression, and her stepfather is being questioned by the police.

A 32-year-old man is suspected of killing his girlfriend in Vaasa, Finland, after emergency services found her unresponsive during a call reporting an unconscious person.

The investigation into the death of soldier PM Gisele Alves Santana has taken a significant turn, with her husband now becoming the prime suspect based on evidence suggesting foul play rather than suicide.

The police investigation into the aggression of Maria Niuzete Batista in a Curitiba hotel has concluded with the case classified as attempted homicide, excluding the feminicide charge sought by her defense.

A 15-year-old girl, Natasha Aguiar Matos, was found dead with multiple stab wounds in Passos, Brazil, and police have initiated a homicide investigation.

An exhumation reveals marks on the neck and body of police officer Gisele Santana, prompting further investigation into her death ruled a homicide.

A 32-year-old man was found dead with gunshot wounds on the Contour Road in Volta Redonda, Brazil, prompting a homicide investigation by local authorities.

The RCMP has identified Melissa Price, a 39-year-old woman found dead in a garbage bin in Moncton, treating her death as a homicide investigation.

The mayor of Crans-Montana and several officials have been charged in connection with a fire that killed 41 people.

A 91-year-old rehab patient went missing from a clinic in Brandenburg and was later found dead in a nearby forest, prompting an investigation into the clinic for negligent homicide.

The body of 32-year-old PM soldier Gisele Alves Santana was exhumed for further investigation after being found dead with a gunshot wound in her apartment.

A São Paulo court has ordered the exhumation of the body of Gisele Alves Santana, a police officer found dead with a gunshot wound, as the investigation into her death shifts from suicide to a suspected homicide.