The neighborhood of Copacabana, in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, was the scene of two crimes that shocked the city this year. In January, a 17-year-old girl was the victim of collective rape committed by five people. The case had great national repercussions and caused outrage among residents, given the violence and coldness attributed to those involved.
More recently, another crime that also provoked strong repercussions was the beating of cyclist Cláudio Rafael Landeiro Moreira, who died after being publicly lynched for being unjustly accused of stealing a bicycle. The crime occurred on the night of August 11.
Cláudio Rafael was beaten after being mistaken for a bicycle thief. The cause of death indicated in the report was internal bleeding, traumatic brain injury, spleen injury, and left kidney injury, caused by blunt force.
Both cases were investigated by police, and those responsible for both crimes were identified. The article informs readers that they can find out what happened to each of those involved.
