Catanduva police investigate suspicious death at motel

Police in Catanduva, São Paulo, are investigating the suspicious death of 33-year-old Fabrício Augusto das Neves at a local motel. The victim was reportedly accompanied by his 26-year-old girlfriend and a 47-year-old pastor.

According to reports, the trio consumed alcohol and suspected narcotics, including marijuana and cocaine, while in the suite. The victim's girlfriend stated she left the room following an argument but returned after hearing the sound of breaking glass. Upon her return, she found the man collapsed on the floor. Although emergency medical services (Samu) attempted resuscitation for approximately 30 minutes, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The pastor reportedly attempted to flee the establishment using the group's vehicle. To escape, he allegedly used the car to force open the motel's gate, causing property damage. The police have registered the case under several categories, including suspicious death, damage, procedural fraud, and possession of drugs for personal consumption. The victim's body was sent to the Medical Legal Institute (IML) for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.