Feb 18 • 17:32 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Tenant jumps over wall and finds resident dead in a house in Cuiabá

A 74-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Cuiabá, Brazil, by her tenant who was alerted by a neighbor due to a foul smell.

In Cuiabá, Brazil, a 74-year-old woman named Maria de Lourdes da Silva was discovered deceased by her tenant on Tuesday, after he jumped over a wall to check on the situation. The alarm was raised by a neighbor who reported a strong odor emanating from the property. This prompted the tenant's concern and subsequent action to enter the house where he found the woman’s body.

Local authorities, including the Military Police, responded to the scene after being notified by residents of the area. The Police established a perimeter to secure the location until investigators arrived. The Delegacia de Homicídios e Proteção à Pessoa (Homicide and Person Protection Division) and Politec, the official technical examination agency, conducted necessary procedures as part of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

The matter is currently under investigation by the Civil Police, who are looking into the details that led to this tragic incident. The presence of a tenant who discovered the body suggests that there may be more information about the woman’s last days, which could be crucial in understanding how and why her death occurred, shedding light on a potentially serious situation in the community.

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