A man was arrested in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil, as a suspect in the murder of 25-year-old sex worker Kelen Santos, whose burned body was found in January.
On Thursday, November 12, the Civil Police in Brazil arrested a man suspected of murdering Kelen Santos, a 25-year-old sex worker in Campos dos Goytacazes, located in Northern Fluminense. Santos’ body was discovered burned on January 31 in a forested area in Lagoa de Cima. Investigations indicate that she had been contracted for a meeting by the suspect, who was known to be aggressive, prompting her colleagues to warn her against meeting him. Witnesses suggested that Santos accepted the meeting due to urgent financial needs.
The arrest followed extensive investigation efforts, including evidence from surveillance cameras at the Centro de Controle Operacional, which assisted in reconstructing the events leading up to the tragedy. The suspect was located in Gargaú, a rural area of São Francisco de Itabapoana, where he was apprehended. The case highlights significant concerns about the safety of sex workers and the ongoing struggles they face while trying to meet financial demands in a high-risk environment.
Authorities have been emphasizing the need for improved safety measures for vulnerable populations, particularly sex workers, who often are subjected to violence and exploitation. The death of Kelen Santos serves as a somber reminder of the dangers these individuals face and has ignited discussions surrounding the need for societal and legal reforms to protect workers in the sex industry.
