What is known about the suspect who killed his ex-in-laws with more than 15 shots to the head in MS
Vantuir Chaves, 40, is suspected of killing reserve military police officer Arinaldo Serafim Santana and his wife, Rosangela Nicoletti, in a bar in Maracaju. A third person was injured.
By Nadine Lopes, g1 MS
Vantuir Chaves, 40, is wanted for the shooting death of his former in-laws in Maracaju. The crime occurred on Thursday (12) in a bar.
The victims were outside the bar when the suspect fired more than 15 times. A third person was hit in the arm.
The main line of investigation points out that Vantuir did not accept the end of the relationship with the couple's daughter. There were previous records of domestic violence.
Vantuir Chaves, aged 40, is suspected of killing reserve military police officer Arinaldo Serafim Santana, aged 55, and his wife, Rosangela Nicoletti, aged 54. The crime occurred on Thursday night (12), in a bar in Maracaju (MS). The man, who is on the run, is the couple's former son-in-law.
According to Major Cleyton da Silva Santos, from the Military Police, preliminary information indicates that the suspect did not accept the end of the relationship with the victims' daughter. He had already threatened his ex-partner.
See below what is known about the case.
1. Who is the suspect of killing the couple in Maracaju?
Vantuir Chaves remains at large. — Photo: Reproduction
Vantuir Chaves, 40 years old, is named as a suspect in the murder of reserve military police officer Arinaldo Serafim Santana and his wife, Rosangela Nicoletti. He was married for 16 years to the victims' daughter.
2. Was the suspect arrested?
No. Vantuir Chaves remains at large. The Military Police are continuing their search to locate him.
3. Who are the victims of the double homicide?
Arinaldo Serafim Santana, 55, and his wife, Rosangela Nicoletti, 54. — Photo: Social networks
The victims are Arinaldo Serafim Santana, 55 years old, a reserve military police officer, and his wife, Rosangela Nicoletti, 54 years old. The two died at the scene of the crime.
4. How did the murder of the ex-in-laws happen?
The couple was sitting at a table, in the outdoor area of a bar, on Rua Antônio João, in the Vila Juquita neighborhood, when they were surprised by the shooter. According to the investigation, the suspect entered the back of the establishment and fired more than 15 times. He then reloaded the gun and fired again.
5. When did the crime occur?
The double homicide occurred on Thursday night (12), between 8:25 pm and 8:34 pm, in a bar in Maracaju, in the interior of Mato Grosso do Sul.
6. Was anyone else injured during the attack?
Yes. A third person was shot in the arm and received medical attention. Arinaldo and Rosangela died at the scene.
7. What would have been the motivation for the crime?
The main line of investigation points to family conflicts. According to the Military Police, Vantuir did not accept the end of the relationship with the couple's daughter and tried to rekindle the relationship.
8. Had the suspect already threatened his ex-partner?
Yes. According to the police report, there were records of domestic violence during the period of separation. According to the Military Police, he started threatening the woman after she rejected attempts at reconciliation.
9. Is the suspect's brother also being investigated?
Vantuir's brother was arrested following an episode that occurred on the Saturday before the double homicide. According to the Military Police, he was armed at the location to threaten his ex-sister-in-law. The police are investigating whether family conflicts intensified after this episode.
