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Police Say Brazilian Couple Died of Heatstroke in Overheated Motel Bath After Drinking

Toxicology showed extreme intoxication alongside 122°F bathwater, with police closing the case without evidence of foul play.

Overview

  • Military police officer Jeferson Luiz Sagaz, 37, and partner Ana Carolina Silva, 41, were found dead in a São José motel bathtub on August 11 after a night out.
  • Investigators measured bathwater near 50°C (122°F) and noted a space heater running in the suite.
  • Toxicology reported very high blood alcohol levels with traces of cocaine in both bodies.
  • Civil Police said 16 forensic examinations and CCTV and vehicle reviews ruled out electric shock, drowning, carbon monoxide poisoning and third‑party involvement.
  • Silva’s family rejected portrayals of drug use and requested an independent inquiry, while the couple’s four‑year‑old daughter remains with relatives.