The son of a condominium manager, who learned about the murder of realtor Daiane Alves from his father almost a month after her disappearance, was not arrested due to lack of evidence of his involvement in the crime.
The case involves the murder of Daiane Alves, a realtor who disappeared in January in Caldas Novas, Goiás. Her disappearance was reported on January 15, and it was only after several weeks that the police learned of her fate when the son of Cleber Rosa de Oliveira, the confessed murderer, informed the authorities. The police, after concluding their investigation, determined there was no evidence to link Maicon Douglas de Oliveira, the manager's son, to the crime, resulting in his release. His defense presented clear proof of his non-involvement in the murder, arguing that he only learned about the crime after it had been committed.
Legal experts consulted for the article explained why merely knowing about the murder does not constitute a crime under Brazilian law. The legal principle states that one can know about a crime without being complicit in it, provided they do not actively participate or assist in the crime or obstruct the investigation. This situation raises important discussions about moral responsibility versus legal culpability, particularly in cases involving violent crime. Furthermore, this incident reflects on the complexities of criminal law in Brazil, where various factors can influence the legal outcomes for individuals involved indirectly in criminal acts.
