A suspect in the murder of Thiago Leitão de Freitas surrendered to the police in Feijó, Acre, on Thursday, October 12, after experiencing severe intimidation following the crime. His house was burned down by local residents, and he reported that animals had been killed as a form of retaliation. The individual, whose name has not been disclosed, indicated that he feared for his safety after Thiago was killed during a dispute involving the suspect’s family members.

The fatal incident occurred on Tuesday, October 10, along the rural road known as Ramal Paraíso, where Thiago was reportedly attempting to intervene in a quarrel between the wife of the suspect and his nephew. During this altercation, Thiago was fatally attacked with a machete, resulting in his death. Local residents united in their anger and subsequently torched the suspect's home as an act of vengeance, prompting him to seek police protection.

In his attempt to evade further violence, the suspect initially hid in a nearby forest but ultimately decided to contact the authorities for assistance. Police chief Dione dos Anjos confirmed the sequence of events, emphasizing the rising tensions in the community following the murder. This incident sheds light on the violent repercussions of personal disputes in rural areas and the alarming cycle of retaliation that often ensues in such tragic cases.