The body of a woman, identified as Vera Claudiana Mendez, 49 years old, was found this Sunday morning (22 years old) in Guaramirim, in the north of Santa Catarina. According to her family, she has been missing since last Friday (20).

The victim’s car was located in a wooded area. Photo: Reproduction/ND

The woman’s car was found on Saturday.

On Saturday (21) the victim’s car was found in a wooded area. Military police, supported by a nursery, searched the area and the woman’s body was discovered on Sunday morning.

Military police, with the support of the nursery, searched the place. Photo: Archive/Reproduction/ND.

Delegate Augusto Brandao of the Guaramirim Civil Police told ND+ that he would only be able to speak about the case once the investigation had progressed.

Death caused commotion

Vera’s death caused a stir on social networks. Those close to the woman expressed their condolences. “May God comfort sorrowing and wounded hearts. Strength and lots of light,” said a family member.

The date and time of the wake and funeral have not yet been announced. – Photo: Social networks/Reproduction/ND

The date and time of the wake and funeral have not yet been announced. Officers from the Civil, Military and Scientific Police were present at the scene where the car and body were found.