The Civil Police of Santa Catarina arrested three individuals suspected of being involved in the murder of real estate broker Luciani Aparecida Estivalet Freitas, who had been missing since Monday, the 9th. Investigators confirmed on Friday, the 13th, that body parts found in a creek on Wednesday, the 11th, in Major Gercino, located in the metropolitan area of Florianópolis, belong to the victim. The case is being investigated as a robbery followed by murder and concealment of a corpse.

According to investigators, Luciani was likely killed between the 4th and 5th of this month. The body reportedly remained in her apartment until early on the 7th, when it was removed, dismembered, and disposed of in five packages thrown into the river at a rural area in Major Gercino. The police are continuing their search to locate other parts of the body, indicating the heinous nature of the crime and the extent of the suspects' actions.

During the investigation, it was identified that a teenager was using Luciani’s payment methods to obtain purchases, suggesting a possible motive related to theft and further implicating the suspect's involvement in broader criminal activities. The local community is reeling from the news, leading to increased concern regarding safety and crime in the region, highlighting the need for ongoing police vigilance and community support in such violent incidents.