Man found dead from gunshot wounds in a plantation in Imbituva; suspect arrested
The suspect confessed to the crime and said he was stealing electrical wiring from a warehouse when he was caught by the victim
Marcelo Stadler, 53, was identified as the man found shot dead in a plantation in Imbituva, in the town of Campina, about 200 meters from the headquarters of his farm. The case occurred on Monday (12).
In patrolling the area, investigators located the suspect hidden in the middle of the plantation, about 1.5 kilometers from the crime scene. With it, the police found a 357-caliber revolver.
According to the Civil Police, the man informally confessed to the crime and reported that he was stealing electrical wiring from a shed when he was surprised by the victim. During the body fight between the two, the murder suspect also suffered a gunshot wound to the knee.
Investigations continue to ascertain the circumstances of the murder and verify a possible participation of third parties.
Burial
Marcellus’ body was buried early this afternoon in the Lutheran Cemetery.
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