The quiet municipality of Campo Largo, in the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba, was the scene of a gruesome discovery this Thursday (17) that shocked residents and mobilized the Civil Police. A human body was found stuffed inside a suitcase, abandoned in a wooded area. The case is under the command of Delegate **Larissa Santos**, head of the Campo Largo Police Station, who confirmed the incident and is leading the investigations.
The discovery was made in the morning, in a rural and isolated region of the city, after anonymous tips to the police. According to initial information from the Civil Police, upon arriving at the location, teams found a large, hard-shell suitcase. When opened, the officers came across the body of an as-yet-unidentified adult victim.
**Details Under Forensic Analysis**
Delegate Larissa Santos, in a preliminary statement, was cautious about releasing specific details, emphasizing the need to preserve the integrity of the investigation. "We are at the beginning of the investigations. The body was sent to the Legal Medical Institute (IML) in Curitiba for autopsy and identification. The forensic examinations will be crucial to determine the cause of death, the approximate time it occurred, and, above all, the identity of the victim," stated the delegate.
The crime scene was extensively isolated by the Civil Police. Forensic experts spent hours collecting possible evidence, such as footprints, biological material, and any items that could lead to those responsible. The suitcase itself is a key piece of evidence and will undergo detailed analysis.
**Delegate Highlights Commitment to Solving the Case**
The fact that the investigation is led by a woman in a position of command was highlighted by some observers, reflecting a gradual change in the profile of police leadership in Paraná. Delegate Santos reinforced her team's commitment. "It is a brutal crime that violates all social norms. Our work has already begun in an intensive and technical manner. We are interviewing witnesses, analyzing images from cameras in the region, and following all leads. The priority is to identify the victim to advance the investigations and reach the perpetrators," she declared.
**Community in Shock**
The news spread quickly through the city of approximately 130,000 inhabitants, known for its agricultural and industrial profile, causing apprehension. "It's a very quiet place. We never imagine something like this happening so close to home. We hope the police solve it quickly," said a local merchant who preferred not to be identified.
The police have not yet established a clear motive for the crime. The theories considered range from settling scores to possible links to other criminal activities. The mode of operation—hiding the body in a suitcase to facilitate transport and disposal—indicates a planned action.
**Ongoing Investigation**
The Civil Police appeals to anyone who has seen suspicious movements in the region in recent days or who has information that could help identify the victim to come forward. Contact can be made confidentially through the Campo Largo Police Station or through the anonymous reporting channels.
The case adds to a series of crimes involving the concealment of bodies in suitcases across the country, a macabre method that presents significant challenges to investigators. Under the command of Delegate Larissa Santos, the Civil Police of Paraná now works against time to unravel the mystery behind the suitcase in Campo Largo and bring justice to the victim.
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