Fireman implicated in murder of Brazilian councilwoman arrested

[Judi Lynn]

Ex-military police reveal sordid details behind 2018 hit leading to arrests
Jorge Antonio Rocha |
24.07.2023 - Update : 24.07.2023

MEXICO CITY

Brazilian federal police arrested the former firefighter Maxwell Simoes Correa on Monday for his involvement in the double murder of Councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes in 2018.

The arrest followed a plea agreement between the federal police and former military policeman Élcio de Queiroz, arrested since 2019 as a suspect of Franco's murder, who confirmed the involvement of Correa and Ronnie Lessa, an ex-military policeman, and the alleged shooter.

Since his arrest in 2019, Queiroz has been singled out as the alleged getaway driver of the car used in Franco's assassination.

Following the plea bargain, Queiroz shared that others were involved in the double murder. However, details of further suspects will be withheld during the investigation. At a press conference, Justice Minister Flavio Dino said the agreement with Queiroz prevents the disclosure of further information.

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Two cops already found guilty for the assassinations



Former firefighter Maxwell Simoes Correa

[Judi Lynn]

1. Brazil arrests ex-fireman in Marielle Franco murder case

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The former firefighter is suspected of hiding weapons belonging to two men accused of murdering the Rio de Janiero councilwoman. The arrest comes after a former police officer confessed to involvement in the killing.

Brazilian police have arrested another subject in connection with the death of Rio de Janeiro councilor Marielle Franco.

Franco was killed in 2018 alongside her driver, Anderson Gomes.

The latest arrest was carried out after a former police officer confessed to involvement in the murder, Brazilian Justice Minister Flavio Dino said.

What is the state of investigations into Marielle Franco's death?
The man arrested is a former firefighter, identified by the minister as Maxwell Simoes Correia.

Dino said that Correia is suspected of hiding the weapons used by two suspects, former police officers Ronnie Lessa and Elcio de Queiroz, who are on trial over the shooting.

Simoes had already been convicted of obstruction of justice in relation to the case in 2021 and sentenced to four years of probation.

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