Feb 20 • 13:30 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil Folha (PT)

Police identifies dismembered body found in suitcase in south zone of São Paulo

The Civil Police identified a dismembered body of a 34-year-old woman found in a suitcase in São Paulo's south zone.

On Thursday, the Civil Police in São Paulo identified the dismembered body discovered in a suitcase as belonging to a 34-year-old woman. The gruesome discovery was made in a creek alongside Ecoturística Road in the Parelheiros region, an area known for its relative isolation. While the name of the victim has not been released, it has been confirmed that she had a criminal record for robbery dating back to 2016, although there were no indications of a domestic violence history.

Investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding her death and to identify the perpetrator. The suitcase was found by workers conducting road works who noticed it submerged in water. Upon closer inspection, they observed a reddish liquid leaking from the bag, suspected to be blood, prompting them to alert the Metropolitan Civil Guard after detecting a foul odor emanating from the suitcase. An accompanying black flip-flop was also found near the scene, possibly linking the victim to the area.

This incident raises significant concerns about public safety and the prevalence of violent crime in São Paulo. The police are working diligently to unravel the details surrounding this case, hoping to piece together the victim's last moments and bring justice to her untimely demise. The discovery further underlines the risks faced by vulnerable individuals in urban environments, particularly those with criminal backgrounds who may be more exposed to violent crime.

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