On February 13, the Civil Police of João Pessoa located a skeletal body in a wooded area during a search operation for missing Military Police officer José César, who has been unaccounted for since February 11. This discovery took place in Gramame, a neighborhood where ongoing efforts are being made to locate him as well as two other missing persons. The search operation included collaboration with the Fire Department and the use of sniffer dogs to assist in the investigation.

Despite the grim find, Police Delegate Luísa Corrêa expressed that the remains do not belong to José César, as the clothing found with the skeleton does not match what he was last seen wearing. The police believe that this discovery does not relate to the case of the missing officer, which has spurred extensive investigation efforts over the past few days as authorities continue their search for him and others who are missing in the area.

The identification of the remains will require forensic examination, and the police are waiting for definitive results. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding safety and disappearances in the region, emphasizing the necessary collaboration between different authorities to address such troubling occurrences. This case continues to evolve, drawing community concern and media attention as it develops further.