Feb 19 β€’ 17:26 UTC πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil G1 (PT)

Elderly couple found dead in city of 5,000 inhabitants in RS

An elderly couple was found dead in Brochier, Brazil, with signs indicating a robbery and murder followed by the discovery of their torched car.

In a tragic incident in Brochier, a small city in Rio Grande do Sul state, an elderly couple, JoΓ£o Dormalino da Silva, 82, and Doraci Alves da Silva, 79, were found dead in their home on the morning of the 19th. The discovery was made after police located their vehicle, which had been completely burned after reportedly crashing into a tree and rolling over. Initial investigations suggest that this crime may be linked to robbery, given the circumstances of their deaths.

The police detailed some startling evidence suggesting a violent crime occurred, including signs of forced entry into their home and one of the victims having their hands bound. Local authorities isolated the property for forensic examination to gather more evidence and understand the sequence of events leading up to this crime. This developing situation has brought attention to safety concerns in small communities.

By midday, law enforcement authorities managed to apprehend a suspect hidden in a wooded area near where the charred vehicle was discovered, indicating a swift response in the case. The investigation continues as the police work to unravel the motive and complete the investigation to bring justice for the couple and their family.

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