Two Dismembered Bodies Discovered in Fortaleza Canal

Police and fire crews in Fortaleza, Brazil, recovered two dismembered bodies from bags placed in the Jacarecanga canal on Friday morning after residents reported a foul odor. One victim was found without a head, while the other was intact. The victims have not been identified. The Ceará State Forensic Institute and the Civil Police took custody of the remains for examination. Authorities said the homicide order originated from Rio de Janeiro, according to Ceará Public Security Secretary Roberto Sá, and that the investigation is proceeding under secrecy to avoid compromising the case. Searches for additional victims yielded no further bodies, and no family members have come forward for identification.