LUÍS EDUARDO MAGALHÃES, BAHIA, BRAZIL – SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 Angélica Vinícius was accused of ordering the killing of her husband, José Vicente de Cerqueira Sena, 40, who was shot in the house where the couple lived. At the time of his murder, José was in the shower. She had let the killer in the house and gave him easy access to the victim. Security cameras installed in the house captured the moment Angélica opened the gate for the perpetrator.
The attacker hit José while he was in the shower. He broke free and tried to flee, but the attacker chased him outside, naked, and shot him to death. The incident sent shockwaves through the neighborhood and sparked a far-reaching police investigation.
After the crime, Angélica even tried to impair investigations by removing some security cameras; the recordings were preserved, anyway, and later became key to the whole investigation. After committing the crime, the police arrested Angélica; at the interrogations, she acknowledged her guilt in ordering a murder.
This tragedy was a product of business conflicts within the family. Angélica said he constantly threatened to take her life, and that pushed her to such a desperate act. The police continue working to unravel all the details of this crime.
The case immediately drew attention from local and national media. Many were shocked by the brutality of the crime and discussed what could have led to such an extreme resolution of marital issues.
This tragic case poignantly reminds one that strained relations between people can flare up all of a sudden if not treated in time and in an appropriate way. Justice authorities now hope the perpetrators will be brought to justice, a lesson for others from this crime.