Five people are killed in a rural area of a city in the Agreste of Paraíba due to a dispute between criminal factions
Five individuals were killed in a rural house in Itabaiana, Paraíba, due to escalating violence between rival criminal factions.
Body of missing young man found charred and uncle admits to crime, says Jaguariúna Guard
The charred body of a missing 22-year-old man was discovered in rural Brazil, with local authorities stating that his uncle has confessed to the murder.
Elderly man found dead inside a pickup truck in southwestern Pará
An elderly man was found dead in an abandoned pickup truck in rural Vitória do Xingu, Pará, prompting an investigation by the Civil Police.
Victim of rape at 12 years old is under the father's custody in the rural area of Minas Gerais
A 14-year-old girl, who was raped at 12 by a 35-year-old man, is currently under her father's custody in Minas Gerais, Brazil, following a police investigation prompted by school absences and suspected abuse.
Businessman says he was threatened several times before grenade was thrown onto house in Itaberaí
A rural producer in Itaberaí reported to the Civil Police that he received multiple threats before a grenade was launched into his home via a drone.
Arrested suspect in the bus fire in the rural area of São Luís
A man has been arrested in connection with the burning of a bus in São Luís, Brazil, which was set ablaze to demand improvements for local communities.
Five indicted in scheme of fraud in rural school transportation in Uberaba
Five individuals have been indicted by the Public Ministry for irregularities in the public bidding process for rural school transportation in Uberaba, Brazil.
Elderly Man Shot Dead by Man Accusing Him of Harassing His Daughter in Interior of SP
A 67-year-old man was shot dead by a 38-year-old suspect who accused him of sexually harassing his daughter in rural Cosmópolis, Brazil.
Youth shot dead in Vila Vitória, rural area of São Luís
A young man named Erick Clay Coelho Andrade was shot dead in the rural area of Vila Vitória, São Luís, Brazil, as he visited a friend.
Farmer shot in the face during robbery attempt buried in Poços de Caldas
Davis Carvalho Teixeira, a 73-year-old farmer, was shot and killed during a robbery attempt and his burial took place in Poços de Caldas, Brazil.
Body with tied hands and feet found on road in Greater João Pessoa
The body of a man was discovered with his hands and feet tied on a rural road between Santa Rita and João Pessoa in Brazil.
Suspect in bar theft dies shot after shooting at police in Bocaiuva, says PM
A 35-year-old man was shot dead during a gunfight with police in rural Bocaiuva, Brazil, after allegedly being involved in a bar burglary.
Man Found Dead with Signs of Violence in the Rural Area of Trindade
A man was found dead on a rural road in Trindade, Brazil, showing signs of violence, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
Man beats wife and injures daughter during party in MG
A man allegedly assaulted his wife and daughter during a party in rural João Pinheiro, Minas Gerais, prompting a police search for the suspect who fled the scene.
Bodies of cook and app driver found in brush area in Petrolina
The bodies of a cook and an app driver were discovered in a rural area of Petrolina after they were reported missing.
A woman seriously injured after being stabbed by her teenage daughter in Motril (Granada)
A woman has been seriously injured after allegedly being stabbed by her 13-year-old daughter in a rural home in Motril, Granada.
Body of woman found naked in thicket in PI; family suspects it is of missing person for more than 15 days
The body of a woman, identified as Adriana Marques Simeão, was found in a rural area of Altos, Piauí, raising suspicions that it may belong to a woman who went missing over 15 days ago.
Two robbery suspects die after clashes with the Military Police in Rurópolis
Two men suspected of involvement in a home robbery died following a police intervention in Rurópolis, Brazil.
Man hit on the head with a shovel after fight in rural Bahia
A 33-year-old man was hospitalized after being struck on the head with a shovel during a fight in rural Araci, Bahia.
Man arrested on suspicion of raping a 10-year-old girl in the rural area of Bom Jardim, MA
A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a 10-year-old girl in the rural area of Bom Jardim, Brazil, after police intervened in a fight between the girl's father and the suspect.
Crimes in Punta del Este and a bucket of lime: the narco
Former president of the Rural Society of Diamante, Leonardo Airaldi, is accused of plotting to assassinate a federal judge and prosecutor investigating his drug trafficking operations.
Armed group invades rural property in Guararema; suspects fled into the woods, says police
An armed group of eight men invaded a rural property in Guararema, Brazil, leading to a police operation to locate the suspects who fled into the surrounding woods.
Santiago del Estero: a man killed his ex-girlfriend and barricaded himself with the corpse for six hours
A 22-year-old woman was shot dead by her ex-boyfriend, who barricaded himself for hours with her body in rural Santiago del Estero while threatening to commit suicide.
Human remains found inside a cistern in the rural area of Estância
Human remains were discovered in a cistern in the rural area of Estância, Brazil, following a police investigation triggered by an anonymous tip about a missing person.
Have you got a story about culture at a country footy club?
Grassroots football clubs in Australia's rural communities play a crucial role in shaping local culture and social dynamics, especially in the aftermath of a serious crime involving young locals.
Woman beaten to death in the rural area of Feira de Santana; partner confessed to the crime
A 30-year-old woman was beaten to death in Feira de Santana, Brazil, with her partner confessing to the crime after a violent dispute fueled by alcohol.
Criminals invade farm and steal 30 heads of cattle in Porto Feliz
Thirty heads of cattle were stolen from a rural property in Porto Feliz, Brazil, which is currently under investigation by the police.
Teenager apprehended for slapping a veterinarian's buttocks on a farm in MG
A 16-year-old was apprehended in rural Patos de Minas for slapping a 29-year-old veterinarian during a technical visit to a farm.
Police descend on semi-rural home in hunt for kidnapped Sydney grandfather
Police have identified a semi-rural property in Dural, Sydney, as a stronghold used by the kidnappers of Chris Baghsarian, who has been missing for a week.
Family taken hostage during robbery at a farm in the rural area of Teresina; criminals take R$ 13 thousand in cash and cars
A family was held hostage during a robbery at a farm in rural Teresina, Brazil, where criminals stole significant cash and vehicles.
Woman executed by gunfire in her house in the rural area of Mossoró
A 40-year-old woman named Leidiana Missias Lopes was shot dead inside her home in Mossoró, Brazil.
Young woman found dead and shot in Cássia dos Coqueiros; stepfather is the main suspect
A 21-year-old woman was found shot dead in a rural property in Cássia dos Coqueiros, with her stepfather being the main suspect.
Four suspects die in confrontation with police in the rural area of Porto Seguro
Four suspects were killed in a police confrontation in rural Porto Seguro, Bahia.
Teen flips truck loaded with over 1 ton of marijuana in Paraná
A 16-year-old was apprehended after overturning a truck loaded with more than a ton of marijuana in rural Verê, Paraná.
Couple Found Murdered in Rural Cellar - Son, 33, Has Now Been Convicted
A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murders of his father and the father's partner in Central Finland.
Seven of the eight decapitated men in Naranjal were from Manta and Portoviejo
Seven of the eight decapitated men found in a rural area of Naranjal, Ecuador were identified as being from the coastal cities of Manta and Portoviejo.
Marijuana plantation discovered in MG was cultivated by family amidst coffee crops
A clandestine marijuana plantation was discovered in rural Fervedouro, Brazil, cultivated by a family hidden among coffee crops.
The Qld farm putting troubled youth on the straight and narrow
A Queensland farm program is successfully helping at-risk youth divert from crime by providing supportive rural education.
Macabre discovery in Naranjal: two sacks with the heads of eight men found
Police in Naranjal found eight human heads in rural areas, prompting an investigation into a potential crime linked to theft.
The body of a woman is found buried in the rural area of Cariri in Paraíba
A female body was discovered buried in Monteiro, Paraíba, prompting an investigation by the Civil Police to determine if it belongs to a missing woman.
Massacre in Manabí: six killed in rural Santa Ana
An armed attack in rural Santa Ana, Ecuador, left six dead and one seriously injured on February 12.
Man arrested for setting fire to ex-wife's house in the Rural Zone of Manaus
A 42-year-old man was arrested for allegedly setting fire to his ex-wife's house in rural Manaus amid domestic violence charges.
Man arrested after threatening girlfriend and fleeing into the woods with a gun in the rural area of Capitão Andrade
A man was arrested in rural Capitão Andrade for threatening his girlfriend and fleeing into the woods with a firearm.
Police seize drugs hidden in banana plantation in the rural area of Mantena
The Police seized over 9 kilos of drugs from a banana plantation in Mantena, Brazil, after a tip-off led them to monitor a suspected trafficker.
51-year-old man stabbed to death in community in the interior of Acre
A 51-year-old man named Raimundo Nonato was murdered with a knife in a rural community in Acre.
TV Film 'Steirerwahn': Everything must be treated
The German TV film 'Steirerwahn' explores themes of rural crime intertwined with local social dynamics, focusing on a series of mysterious deaths among schnapps distillers in Styria.
Man fined R$ 6,500 for keeping 13 wild birds in captivity in the interior of SP
A man in rural Leme, São Paulo was fined R$ 6,500 for illegally keeping 13 protected wild birds in cages.
Two men are shot dead after confrontation with the Military Police in Pedras de Fogo
Two men were killed in a gunfight with the Military Police in the rural area of Pedras de Fogo, Brazil, following a robbery attempt that resulted in the death of an army soldier.
Men steal R$ 108 thousand and a car during an invasion of a house in the rural area of Ubaíra
Three men broke into a house in rural Ubaíra, Brazil, stealing R$ 108,000 in cash and a Fiat Strada car.
Employee sells farm feed from his boss to buy liquor in the interior of MG
A farm employee was arrested for stealing animal feed to fund his liquor purchases in the rural area of Água Comprida, Brazil.