Amilton Pereira Nunes, 51, was discovered dead in Ponte Alta do Tocantins with multiple stab wounds, likely from a knife. The local police received a call at 7:37 AM on Monday, October 9, reporting the incident on Rua do Pescador. Upon arrival, they found Nunes on the ground without vital signs, prompting the area to be cordoned off for investigative work.

The Technical Expert Team was dispatched to analyze the crime scene to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident. Meanwhile, the body was transported by the Instituto Médico Legal (IML) to Porto Nacional for a necropsy, which will determine the exact cause of death. The local authorities are gathering information regarding the murder to aid in the investigation and assessment of potential suspects.

Reports indicate that the alleged perpetrator may have a criminal history related to similar offenses, raising concerns about public safety in the region. The police have commenced a detailed investigation, collaborating with the civil police to pursue leads that may result in the arrest of the suspect and provide closure to Nunes' family.