Feb 7 • 12:24 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

14-year-old boy missing for twelve days found dead in shallow grave in Barra de Guabiraba

A 14-year-old boy who had been missing for twelve days was discovered dead and buried in a shallow grave in Barra de Guabiraba, Pernambuco.

Antonio Pedro da Silva, a 14-year-old boy who had been missing since January 26, was found dead on February 6, buried in a shallow grave in the rural area of Barra de Guabiraba. The discovery was made by his family on a rural property in the locality known as Matinha, where they alerted the police after locating the boy's body, which was in an advanced state of decomposition.

The Civil Police of Pernambuco have classified the case as a completed homicide and have opened an investigation through the 102nd Police Station in Barra de Guabiraba to understand the circumstances surrounding the crime and to identify those responsible. The police are currently following leads and conducting inquiries to gather more information on the case.

The tragic event highlights the growing concerns over safety and violence affecting young individuals in Brazil, calling for increased outreach and protective measures for at-risk youth. The investigation underscores the importance of community vigilance and police action in resolving cases of disappearances and violence against minors.

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