Body found in Palmeira may belong to missing young man

A body was found in the afternoon of Tuesday (10), in the municipality of Palmeira, in the region of Campos Gerais. The Civil Police of Paraná (PCPR), through the 40th Regional Police Station (DRP), monitors the occurrence and works to clarify the identity of the victim.

According to preliminary information, there is a possibility that the body is of Gabriel Gomes Borges, who has been missing since September 28, 2026. However, the Civil Police point out that the identification has not yet been officially confirmed and depends on expert examinations.

Security teams responded to the incident.

After the body was located, teams from the Military Fire Department, Civil Police, Paraná Military Police (PMPR) and Scientific Police were at the scene to carry out the necessary procedures.

The body was collected and referred to the Medical-Legal Institute (IML), where it will undergo necropsy and identification examinations. The results will be essential to confirm the identity of the victim and clarify the circumstances of the death.

First surveys show no signs of crime

According to the Civil Police, the initial surveys carried out at the place where the body was found did not identify any evidence of crime.

Despite this, the circumstances of the death still depend on the results of the expert examinations. The company said new information will be released after the completion of the necropsy and official confirmation of identity.

The 40th Regional Police Station of Palmeira also expressed solidarity with family and friends in the event.

The case continues to be monitored by the authorities, and further clarifications should be presented as the expert procedures progress.

Read also: https://bntonline.com.br/prefeitura-confirma-r-131-milhoes-em-asphalt-na-vila-leila-maria/