The exhumation of police officer Gisele Santana revealed distinct marks on her neck and body, conducted in Suzano, Greater São Paulo. This investigation comes after Santana was found dead from a gunshot to her head in her apartment on February 18, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding her demise.

Authorities are considering the possibility of foul play related to the marks found on her neck. Investigators are seeking additional tests to determine whether there was any compression on her neck prior to her fatal gunshot wound. Medical experts, including forensic specialists at the Central Medical Institute (IML), performed imaging tests such as a CT scan to analyze the neck injury, with the aim of shedding light on whether it might be indicative of an assault.

Gisele, only 32 years old, was found by her husband, a lieutenant colonel in the police force, in their apartment. The case began as a straightforward gunshot investigation but has since drawn attention due to potential signs of struggle or premeditated intent indicated by the marks on her body. This incident raises wider concerns over domestic violence and the risks faced by women in law enforcement in Brazil, indicating that further inquiry will be crucial for understanding the full context of her tragic death.