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Body found in rural Minas Gerais as police investigate missing woman’s case
Police found a buried body in rural Jaboticatubas, in the metropolitan area of Belo Horizonte, on Wednesday, October 21.
They are investigating whether it is Beatriz Vitória Aparecida Neves Mota, 27, who had been missing since October 9.
Her ex-boyfriend, 18, and his current girlfriend are among those being investigated.
The body has not yet been identified, and forensic teams were called to examine the scene and collect evidence.
It is to be taken to a medical examiner’s office in Belo Horizonte for an autopsy and identification.
Police say the investigation is continuing, and they are seeking to make arrests in the case.
Police found a buried body in a rural area of Jaboticatubas, Minas Gerais, and are investigating whether it is that of missing 27-year-old Beatriz Vitória Aparecida Neves Mota.
Mota had been missing since October 9.
Police said her 18-year-old former boyfriend and his current girlfriend are among those under investigation.
The body was found in a wooded area on Wednesday, October 21, and forensic experts were called to collect evidence.
The remains are to be sent to a medical examiner’s office in Belo Horizonte for an autopsy and identification.
- Who
- Police are investigating the disappearance of Beatriz Vitória Aparecida Neves Mota. Her 18-year-old former boyfriend and his current girlfriend are among those under investigation.
- What
- Police found a buried body and are checking whether it is Mota’s.
- When
- The body was found on Wednesday, October 21. Mota had been missing since October 9.
- Where
- A rural wooded area in Jaboticatubas, in the Belo Horizonte metropolitan region of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
- Why
- Police are investigating the case and seeking evidence; the sources do not state a confirmed motive.
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Beatriz Vitória Aparecida Neves Mota was reported missing from this date.
Police found a buried body in a rural wooded area of Jaboticatubas.
Forensic experts were called to collect evidence, and the body was set to be taken to Belo Horizonte for an autopsy and identification.
- Missing woman
- Beatriz Vitória Aparecida Neves Mota, 27
- Date missing
- October 9, 2026
- Body found
- October 21, 2026
- Location
- Rural area of Jaboticatubas, Minas Gerais
- People under investigation
- Mota’s 18-year-old former boyfriend and his current girlfriend