Authorities in Boa Vista, Brazil, have arrested a second suspect in the murder of Regilane Sousa da Silva, a 41-year-old woman. The suspect, a homeless Venezuelan migrant identified as having a history of drug use, was apprehended in the Mecejana neighborhood on Tuesday, October 11. His arrest followed the detention of the first suspect, Josmar Rafael Medina Jimenez, who was taken into custody on October 7.

Investigative reports indicated that the homicide occurred under disturbing circumstances linked to hallucinations fueled by drug use. One of the suspects allegedly claimed that the victim had 'taken away the powers' from him, suggesting that the crime was influenced by a drug-induced mental state. This troubling narrative underscores the potential role that substance abuse may play in violent crimes within this region.

The operation leading to the recent arrest was carried out by the General Homicide Department as they executed an arrest warrant issued by the court. The suspected assailant reportedly cooperated with authorities and did not resist arrest. This case adds to the growing concern over safety and violent crime in urban areas of Brazil, particularly involving vulnerable populations and migrant communities.