38-year-old man is stabbed to death during a religious festival in Montes Claros
Quick Look
- A 38-year-old man was stabbed to death during a traditional celebration at a Catholic church in the village of Bengo, rural area of Montes Claros, in the early hours of Sunday.
- According to the Military Police, he was found dead on the banks of LMG-657 after an argument involving two other people.
- The parents of a teenager reported that he had been involved in a fight before leaving for an unknown location.
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Why It Matters
The crime occurred during a traditional celebration at a Catholic church in the town of Bengo, rural area of Montes Claros, in the early hours of Sunday.
A 38-year-old man was stabbed to death during a traditional celebration at a Catholic church, in the early hours of this Sunday (13), in the village of Bengo, in the rural area of Montes Claros. According to the Military Police, he was found lying on the banks of LMG-657, with no vital signs.
Witnesses told the military that the man was in an area further away from the concentration of people when there was an argument involving two other people.
The teenager's parents told officers they learned he had been involved in a fight. They also reported that he arrived home, left a motorcycle and then left for an unknown location.
Open Questions
- What was the motivation for the argument that led to the murder?
- Who are the other two people involved in the argument?
- Does the teenager mentioned have any direct connection to the crime?
- Has the perpetrator been identified or arrested?





