Police releases image of suspect who strangled elderly woman in Condor, Belém
The police in Belém revealed the image of the main suspect in the strangulation murder of 60-year-old Maria do Socorro Guimarães, deeming the case as femicide.
The Civil Police of Belém have disclosed the image of the primary suspect responsible for the murder of Maria do Socorro Guimarães, a 60-year-old woman, who was tragically found dead in her home in the Condor neighborhood. The incident, which took place in the early hours of October 10, is currently being investigated as a femicide. Maria's ex-partner is considered the key suspect, with security cameras capturing footage of a hooded man entering her home late on October 9, just before the crime occurred.
The suspect’s behavior raised alarm bells as he was seen on camera entering the house around 11 PM, and subsequently leaving just after 3 AM with a television, a bag, and an umbrella. This suspicious activity, combined with the nature of the crime, has led law enforcement to intensify their efforts in locating the suspect. The police are actively conducting searches and have made the imagery of the suspect public in hopes of gathering further information from the community regarding his whereabouts.
The victim, Maria do Socorro Guimarães, was discovered deceased in her residence by her grandson on the afternoon of October 10. Authorities are treating the case with urgency due to its classification as a femicide and are emphasizing the importance of community support in cracking down on such crimes against women. This tragic event highlights ongoing issues related to domestic violence in Brazil, necessitating a concerted effort to tackle and prevent similar incidents in the future.