Mar 7 • 02:58 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

'Sicário' of Vorcaro dies in hospital, says lawyer

Luiz Phillipi Machado de Moraes Mourão, known as the 'Sicário' of Vorcaro, died from a declared brain death while in custody, prompting a Federal Police investigation into the circumstances of his confinement.

Luiz Phillipi Machado de Moraes Mourão, dubbed the 'Sicário' of Vorcaro, has passed away in a hospital on Friday, as confirmed by his legal representatives. His death was reported at 6:55 PM following the conclusion of a brain death protocol that had begun earlier that day. Mourão's body has been scheduled to be transferred to the Medical Legal Institute for further investigation.

Before his death, Mourão was under the watch of the Brazilian Federal Police as part of the Compliance Zero operation, which led to several arrests. Reports indicated that he attempted to take his own life while in custody, raising serious concerns over the handling of prisoners by law enforcement. The Director-General of the Federal Police, Andrei Rodrigues, confirmed these details, and an inquiry was launched to investigate the circumstances surrounding Mourão's detention and the events leading up to his death.

This incident highlights significant issues regarding mental health support for prisoners and the safety protocols in Brazilian detention facilities. As public scrutiny increases, the Federal Police's investigation may result in policy changes or reforms aimed at improving the standards of prisoner care and the prevention of suicides in custody.

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