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São Paulo Probe Into Ruy Ferraz Killing Nets Fourth Arrest and Links Group to Second Safe House

Officials point to organized crime involvement, with proposals advancing to guarantee protection for at‑risk retired security agents.

Overview

  • Willian Silva Marques, owner of the Praia Grande house tied to the plot, surrendered after a court ordered his temporary arrest, bringing detentions to four.
  • Investigators identified and forensically examined a second base in Mongaguá, where multiple fingerprints were collected for analysis, while rifles used in the attack remain unaccounted for.
  • Three suspects are still being sought—Felipe Avelino da Silva (Mascherano), Flávio Henrique Ferreira de Souza and Luiz Antônio Rodrigues de Miranda—as authorities assert participation by organized crime.
  • Forensic findings include DNA from Mascherano and Flávio in vehicles used in the operation, and testimony indicates Dahesly Oliveira Pires transported a rifle at Luiz Antônio’s direction.
  • In response to the killing, a state bill would mandate protection for retired agents deemed at risk and the Justice Ministry plans to propose federal changes extending safeguards after retirement.