Twist in the Vitória case: the young woman's father is included on the list of suspects in the crime.

247 - The investigation into the death of Vitória Regina de Sousa, a 17-year-old girl found dead in a wooded area in Cajamar, Greater São Paulo, has taken a new turn. The victim's father, Carlos Alberto Souza, has been added to the list of suspects in the crime. This information was confirmed by investigators to [the media outlet]. CNN, They emphasized that the decision is based on the "same criteria" used for the other suspects, such as the various contradictions in Souza's testimony.

The Civil Police cite "strange behavior" on the part of Carlos Alberto, who, shortly after the confirmation of his daughter's death, allegedly requested a plot of land from the mayor of Cajamar. This request, made during one of their first contacts, caught the attention of investigators, who believe it may be related to the case.

The case of Vitória, who disappeared and was found after a week of searching, already involves other suspects, such as Gustavo Vinícius Moraes, whose arrest warrant was also based on contradictions in his statements. Police expect that, by the end of the week, crucial witnesses will be heard to clarify the details about the involvement of each suspect.

On the other hand, the defense of Carlos Alberto Souza, represented by lawyer Fabio Costa, reacted to the inclusion of his father on the list of suspects. In an interview with CNN, Costa described the decision as "absurd" and questioned the fact that Carlos Alberto was never formally questioned by the police. "Vitória's father was never questioned by the police and, therefore, has no information about the day of his daughter's disappearance," stated the lawyer, reinforcing that he did not have the opportunity to detail the events of that day.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities promise to move forward with the inquiries to fully clarify the facts surrounding Vitória Regina's case.