A para-athlete from Mato Grosso do Sul, Maycon Douglas de Jesus Almiron, was tragically thrown from a building in Boa Viagem, Recife, by a man who was experiencing a psychotic episode, and was later buried as a homeless person, leaving his family searching for answers.
Maycon Douglas de Jesus Almiron, a 30-year-old para-athlete champion in adapted boccia from the 2013 Parapan American Youth Games, was thrown from a building in Boa Viagem, Recife, on February 13. His family claims he was buried as a homeless person after the tragic incident, which raises concerns about the treatment of vulnerable individuals posthumously. The incident took place in a high-end area close to the Second Garden of Boa Viagem, underscoring the shocking nature of the crime in an affluent neighborhood.
The perpetrator, Thiago Relagado Carvalheira, 35, reportedly acted during a psychotic episode and, after throwing Maycon from the building along with his electric wheelchair, also jumped to his death. This sequence of events highlights the severe mental health issues that can lead to such violent incidents, drawing attention to the need for better support systems for those experiencing mental crises. Witnesses reported that Maycon was selling sweets along the beachfront when he was lured into the apartment, hinting at the tragic circumstances surrounding his death.
As the family grieves, they are left with unanswered questions regarding the circumstances of Maycon's death and the treatment of his remains. The local authorities, including the police, are under scrutiny for their handling of the case, both in terms of the crime and the aftermath concerning the victim's burial. This tragedy not only reflects on individual mental health challenges but also on societal responsibilities towards the vulnerable, particularly in light of the severe consequences such incidents can entail.
