# Violent assault investigation in Manaus

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/violent-assault-investigation-in-manaus
> Updated: 2026-09-25T20:29:11.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2.

Police in Manaus, Brazil, are investigating a violent attack on a 61-year-old German national in the Praça 14 de Janeiro neighborhood. The suspect, identified as Aurora Naomi La Fey, has been indicted for attempted triple homicide and completed rape.

According to police delegate Cícero Túlio, the assault involved severe physical mutilation and acts of cannibalism. The victim sustained the loss of his eyes and ears and attempted to escape by jumping from a third-floor balcony. The suspect claimed that marijuana consumption caused hallucinogenic effects and stated she could not recall how the violence began, though she remembered “flashes of biting the victim’s face.” Investigations suggest the motive may be linked to the victim’s lack of acceptance regarding the suspect’s transgender identity.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Brazil reports surge in violent crimes and high-profile arrests

Multiple violent crimes and arrests reported across Brazil, including the capture of a suspected serial killer in Paraíba and several cases of homicide, domestic violence, and assault.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manaus-man-arrested-for-assaulting-and-attempting-to-strangle-wife

### 2026-09-23: Manaus police investigate violent attack on German national

A German man is in critical condition after a violent attack involving cannibalism and sexual assault by his stepchild in Manaus, Brazil. The suspect has been indicted.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manaus-police-investigate-violent-attack-on-german-national

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