SÃO MATEUS DO MARANHÃO, BRAZIL – MAY 16, 2021 Young woman was found dead in the city cemetery. She was completely naked and it was clear at first glance that she had been the victim of a violent murder because her head had been completely crushed. There were signs of forced entry on her vagina.
The victim was identified as 22-year-old Joziele da Silva Sousa, a resident of the Vila Nova neighbourhood. She was last seen the previous night at a party and was reportedly very drunk. Witnesses also said she was there with a man.
- Joziele da Silva Sousa 1
- Joziele da Silva Sousa 2
The search for the man led officers to the trail of 21-year-old Carlos de Lima. He was taken to the police station for questioning as the prime suspect the same day her body was found. The victim’s personal belongings were found in his possession. However, he testified that he was just a friend and that Joziele often left her personal belongings with him when she was drunk to protect them from being lost. He said he did not learn of her death until the morning after the party from his sister. He further testified that he drove Joziele home on his motorcycle that night but dropped her off a few blocks from her house so as not to wake her mother, who would be angered by her drunkenness.
- Carlos de Lima 1
- Carlos de Lima 2
- Their last photo from the party
Unfortunately, there is no further information about how this case turned out and whether Carlos was indeed her killer.
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