Brazilian couple found dead in the US, and authorities speak of femicide

US police are investigating the death of Brazilians Aline de Lima Ferreira de Castro, 38, and Luiz Castro Junior, 44, who were found dead in their home in Massachusetts. The agents were called in the early hours of Friday (2) for the occurrence and, according to the authorities, the hypothesis is that Aline was stabbed to death by her husband.

In a note, Itamaraty informed that it is in contact with family members and acquaintances of the couple in Brazil and the USA.

“We continue to monitor the case and provide the necessary consular assistance, in accordance with current international treaties and local legislation,” the ministry said.

The couple was from Votuporanga (SP) and left two children. The children, aged 7 and 11, would have witnessed the crime. An acquaintance of the couple, heard by UOL, said that the minors are under the care of a member of the Brazilian community in the US.

The family had been in the country for eight years. Aline and Júnior were very discreet on social media and used to only post pictures with their family. On Instagram, Aline had a profile with just over 20 publications, closed only to followers.

Friends of hers try to raise funds to help finance the transfer of the body to Brazil. According to a person close to the Brazilian, the money would help pay for funeral expenses and child care.

The campaign aims to raise US$ 70,000 (about R$ 362,000, at the current price) and, until early this Tuesday afternoon (6), it had already exceeded US$ 63,000 (R$ 330,000). . Junior’s family is also raising money. The goal is R$ 100 thousand and they had managed to reach R$ 15.9 thousand until this Monday.

What do the American police say?

Police said they are working on the hypothesis of murder followed by suicide.

“Upon investigation, it was determined that a homicide and suicide occurred, and the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit was called to the scene. This crime has been isolated at the Murray Way residence, and there is no danger to the public while the investigation continues. “, the institution said in a statement.

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