# Discovery of clandestine graves in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/discovery-of-clandestine-graves-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-10-21T18:43:51.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Police in different Brazilian regions have discovered bodies buried in shallow or clandestine graves following investigations into missing persons.

In São José do Xingu, Mato Grosso, authorities located remains in a forested area near the MT-322 highway. Investigators suspect the victim, potentially a 23-year-old worker missing since March, may have been executed due to suspected ties to rival criminal factions. A burned motorcycle was also recovered nearby.

In Teresina, Piauí, a body was found buried approximately 1.5 meters deep in the Vila São Francisco neighborhood. The deceased is believed to be Wesley Leal da Silva, who had been missing since October 16. Family members provided preliminary identification based on physical characteristics, though official forensic confirmation is pending.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Body found in shallow grave in Teresina, Brazil

A body believed to be a missing man was discovered in a shallow grave in Teresina, Brazil, following a police search involving K9 units.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/body-found-in-shallow-grave-in-teresina-brazil

### 2026-10-21: Police find body in shallow grave in São José do Xingu

Police in São José do Xingu discovered a body in a shallow grave, potentially belonging to a worker missing since March.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-find-body-in-shallow-grave-in-so-jos-do-xingu

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