Drummer José Cleumar Batista Franco, known as Mema, was found dead in São Bento do Sul, SC Montage/Reproduction/Social media Drummer José Cleumar Batista Franco, known as Mema, was found dead in the garage of an abandoned property in São Bento do Sul, in the North of Santa Catarina. The Civil Police are investigating the case as a suspected homicide. ?Click and follow the g1 SC channel on WhatsApp The body was found by the Military Police themselves at around 3pm on Wednesday (29), in the center of São Bento do Sul. The man, who was 51 years old, was in the garage of an abandoned telephone company store. He had injuries to his face and no vital signs. Additionally, there was blood and glass fragments nearby. Faced with the situation, firefighters and the Civil and Scientific Police were called. Three people were taken to the police station to provide clarification. Police chief Valdir Xavier reported that there are suspects and that seven people have already been interviewed in total. Further information was not disclosed so as not to prejudice the investigation. READ ALSO: PRF reveals cause of accident that killed university couple on BR-101 in SC Broker is investigated for living in an apartment she was trying to sell in Balneário Camboriú The Bolshoi's visit to the agricultural school that changed the life of a boy who 'played the ox' Who was Mema Mema was a drummer and painter. He became a drum teacher at the Escola de Música Prof. Valdeci Maia, in the neighboring city of Rio Negrinho. Friend Sergio Rafael described Mema as "a great drummer" and said that the musician participated in his first band, called "Limit H". "A great man, with an immense heart. Always playful and a friend at all times", described Sergio. Another friend, Marcelo Peres, was close to Mema when he lived in Rio Negrinho. "A guy with a big heart. A person who would take it out of his own mouth and give it to you. If he only had one shirt, he wouldn't be able to give it to you," said Marcelo.