Feb 27 β€’ 20:28 UTC πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil G1 (PT)

Police indict a couple of caretakers for the murder of an elderly woman found in a 30-meter well in Bauru

A couple of caretakers has been indicted for the murder of a 76-year-old woman who was found in a well in Bauru, Brazil.

The Civil Police concluded their investigation into the murder of 76-year-old Dagmar Grimm Streger, who was found dead in a rural property in the Rio Verde region of Bauru, SΓ£o Paulo. The caretakers, Paulo Henrique Vieira, 55, and Daniela dos Santos Vieira, 40, were indicted for robbery followed by death (latrocΓ­nio) and concealment of a corpse. Their arrests have been converted to preventive detention, and they remain in custody pending an undecided trial date.

The investigation began after Streger was reported missing on December 19, 2025, with formal inquiry initiated on December 22 when family members filed a police report. The couple, who worked and lived on the property, was arrested on December 24. According to police statements, they confessed informally to their involvement in the crime, revealing that the victim's body was disposed of in a well, sparking a significant public interest due to the brutal nature of the crime and the age of the victim.

Authorities are now focused on gathering more evidence, including the circumstances surrounding the alleged confession. This case has raised concerns about safety in rural areas, the treatment of elderly individuals, and the circumstances that lead to such heinous crimes, prompting discussions regarding oversight and protection for vulnerable populations in Brazil.

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