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Farm worker arrested on suspicion of killing couple he worked for in Lagos
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Farm worker arrested on suspicion of killing couple he worked for in Lagos

Correio da Manhã12 September 2026 at 11:57

A farm worker was arrested by the Judicial Police on suspicion of having murdered a couple he worked for in the Lagos area. The victims are a 79-year-old man and a 62-year-old woman, both from Venezuela, who were businesspeople in the healthcare sector and had been living in Portugal for several years.

The crime is believed to have occurred at the couple's residence, where the farm worker was employed. Authorities were alerted to the incident and began investigations that led to the identification and arrest of the suspect.

Security forces have not disclosed details about the cause of death or the method used by the alleged perpetrator of the crime. The detainee was brought before judicial authorities for initial questioning.

The case continues to be investigated by the Judicial Police, who have not yet revealed more information about the exact circumstances of the crime or the motives behind the double homicide.

Why this matters

The crime occurred in a residential area of Lagos, affecting the sense of security in the Algarve region. It involves a suspect who had privileged access to the victims due to his work position, raising questions about safety in domestic work relationships. The fact that the victims were long-term resident foreigners may have an impact on the expatriate community's perception of safety in Portugal.

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