Body is unearthed and head is torn off in João Pessoa cemetery

A tomb was violated this Saturday (12) at the São José Cemetery, in the Cruz das Armas neighborhood, in João Pessoa. At the scene, a body was unearthed, charred and had its head torn off by a group of suspects.

According to the Military Police, the body is that of Jonailton José Venâncio da Costa, aged 22, shot dead inside the Taipa Community Kitchen, in the Costa e Silva neighborhood. The crime happened last Thursday (10). He entered the place to hide from a group of suspects, but was shot.

The victim's mother, who preferred not to be identified, informed TV Cabo Branco that she received information about the status of her son's body through Instagram. In the report, she demanded more security at the site.

"Where is the security at this cemetery? Not just this one but also others, because yesterday we were carrying the coffin, there was a gunshot. I had to ask for support from the police. I asked the cemetery management if there is no guard here. Is the guard going to stay here to die? The family is suffering twice. Only those who are mothers understand my pain. I want justice", she reported.

According to the Military Police, the crime had been committed by members of another faction. Information provided to authorities indicates that the head had been thrown in front of the victim's residence.

Efforts are being carried out to locate the head that was separated from the body.