Police Arrest Alleged Go-Between in Sepetiba Mother’s Killing as Hunt for Suspected Mastermind Continues

Overview

• The woman arrested in Belford Roxo confessed to connecting Gabrielle Cristine Pinheiro Rosário to the hitmen and to pointing out the killer, according to police.
• Gabrielle remains a fugitive as Disque Denúncia circulates posters showing a changed appearance and a Rocinha operation this week did not locate her.
• Police say Gabrielle previously testified as a witness and told investigators she underwent bariatric surgery in August after losing her job.
• Accused shooters Erick Santos Maria and Davi de Souza Malto are in custody and, according to police, confessed; security cameras captured two men on a motorcycle and the victim was shot at the scene while her baby was unharmed.
• Authorities report the plot offered about R$20,000 for the killing and they are examining whether additional intermediaries took part.