Crime of passion: Employee decapitated in attack inside a hospital
A terrible crime motivated by jealousy shakes Brazil. Authorities captured the suspect
In a chilling event at the Instituto Doutor José Frota (IJF) Hospital in Fortaleza, Brazil, one employee was brutally shot to death and decapitated, while another was injured, unleashing chaos within the health unit. The crime, perpetrated on Tuesday morning, April 24, has left the population in shock.
The deceased employee, identified as Francisco Mizael Souza da Silva, who worked in the hospital's food department, was found dead in the establishment's cafeteria, with his head on one side and a knife near his body.
According to the Secretary of Public Security of Ceará, Samuel Elânio, the crime was motivated by the attacker's jealousy towards his partner, who also worked in the same hospital as his wife. The aggressor believed that there was a relationship between his partner and the victim due to the good relationship between them.
The authorities reported that the attacker, a former hospital employee fired more than a year ago, managed to access the health unit using facial recognition, whose authorization was still active. After committing the crime, the suspect fled, triggering an intense search by the police.
Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots inside the hospital, which generated panic among those present. In addition to the deceased employee, another was injured and was rushed to the surgery center for medical attention.
After an intense search, the police managed to capture the suspect in the neighboring municipality of Aquiraz, where he was hiding.
The attacker will face a rigorous legal process, which will include interrogations, collection of evidence and testimony. Ultimately, it is hoped that justice will prevail and the accused will be held accountable for his actions.