Civil police are investigating whether the fire that killed three people, a cat and a dog, this Sunday (12/21) in an apartment in Piracicaba, in the interior of São Paulo, was criminal. The company is investigating a history of fights within the family.
The victims were identified as Lineu Peixoto Santos Júnior, 47 (left in photo), Thais Fernanda de Oliveira Matías (right in photo), 41, and Maria Eduarda de Oliveira Corder, 18. Santos Júnior was a dentist and companion of Thais Fernanda, who appears in photos of the clinic where Lineu works as an assistant. Maria Eduarda was Thais’ daughter and owned a clothing store in Piracicaba.
The fire occurred in the family’s apartment on Francisco Luiz Rasera Avenue. In addition to the bodies of people and domestic animals, two cell phones were found and seized on the day of the incident.
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Expert reports have been requested and the investigation is working on two hypotheses: an accidental or arson fire. Examinations were requested from the Legal Medical Institute (IML) and the case was registered as fire in the 2nd Police District of Piracicaba.
Fifteen firefighters were called to intervene, in addition to Civil Protection – who will inspect the damage caused to the building – and police officers. Efforts are underway to fully clarify the facts.
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