The week started off with a bang in the Northern and Northern Planalto regions of Santa Catarina. In less than six hours, two murders were recorded. One of them is in the city of Itapoa, the other is in Itaiopolis.

Firefighters were called, but the victim in Itaiopolis was already dead – Photo: Itaiopolis Volunteer Fire Department/Disclosure

The first recording was in Itaiopolis. The body of a 70-year-old man was found in Estrada Geral do Rio da Luza at around 11am. The volunteer fire department was called, but the victim was already dead. According to military police, the victim already had body rigidity.

There was a machete under the body and three gunshots about ten meters from the victim.

Civil police are still investigating the authorship and motivation of the crime. The cadaver report must include the cause of death.

There were two murders in the region

The second murder was recorded in Itapoa. Military police were called to the Samambayal area around 5 pm. The victim is a 41-year-old man. He was found dead at home with a cut to his neck, the prime minister said. At this time, the authorship and motivation are unknown and the case must be investigated by civilian police.