On Saturday, a 66-year-old woman named Amália Souza de Melo was discovered dead in a lot on Rua Cardoso Siqueira in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil. The authorities reported that her body exhibited facial injuries, and she was found in an area near power transmission towers. The Military Police were called to the scene, isolating the area to conduct an investigation and forensic examination.

According to Lieutenant Haruka from the Military Police, the call reporting the discovery came around 11:40 a.m., indicating that a woman's body was found partially clothed in the underbrush. Officers arrived shortly after being alerted. The recognition of the deceased was made by her companion, João Jovino dos Santos, who revealed that Amália had left home the previous evening around 8:00 p.m. and did not return.

The circumstances surrounding her death and the cause of the facial injuries are currently under investigation as the police look into the details leading up to this tragic incident. The ongoing inquiries aim to uncover whether foul play was involved and to gain insights into Amália’s last movements before her untimely death, which raises concerns within the community about safety and security in the area.