44-year-old teacher is found dead in her home after a fire; RS police investigate Beloved by the community, fun with friends and a teacher who took care of her students as if they were her own children. This is how relatives and friends describe Glória Werkhausen, 44 years old. The woman was found dead inside her own house, where she lived alone, after a fire in Constantina, in the north of Rio Grande do Sul. The Civil Police are investigating and their main hypothesis is homicide. "In the community, she was very loved, a friend, a partner, a person for all hours. In the family, she was protective, careful and concerned. She did everything for everyone. For us, she was the best person in the world", says her sister, Glaucia Werkhausen. ? Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp Mother of two children, she also treated the students as if they were her own. "She loved her profession. She had those children as her children, she took care of everyone as if they were her children. She really liked dancing, having fun, she was always in a good mood. There was no problem that let her down", highlights her sister. Her friends also have good memories. "Her smile, strength and desire to live were remarkable. She was an exemplary professional, very caring and committed to her work. She was an incredible person, a friend to everyone, always smiling", says Alexandra Rissoto. In addition to encouraging her students, she also motivated her friends: "I really liked playing sports, especially volleyball, and she left a very beautiful legacy in this area too, because she made this sport a moment of friendship", reports Cristina Borth. For a period, she served as director of the Municipal School of Early Childhood Education (Emei) Primeiros Passos, where she will be remembered as a professional who welcomed children and families. “He made a difference because of the way he led and the care he had for everyone”, highlights Cristina. Her body was laid to rest on Monday (13) at the Lutheran Church of Novo Xingu and was buried in the municipal cemetery. Glória Werkhausen, 44 years old Personal archive Understand the case The victim was found dead on Sunday night (12), in Bairro Florestal. According to the Sarandi Civil Police, experts identified signs of choking on the neck. An internet cable was found in the region, close to the victim. Confirmation of the cause of death, however, depends on expert reports. The police are still investigating whether the internet cable found at the scene was used in the crime or whether it was installed later. So far, police have no suspects. Investigators listen to people close to the victim in an attempt to clarify the case. Glória was a municipal school teacher. Constantina City Hall suspended classes this Monday (13) as a sign of mourning. In a statement, the city hall described Glória as "a professional who leaves a legacy of dedication and commitment." Read below. Glória Werkhausen, 44 years old, was found dead inside her own home in RS Reproduction/RBS TV Note from the city hall "The City Hall of Constantina, through the Municipal Department of Education, expresses deep regret for the death of teacher Gloria Werkhausen, effective employee of the Municipal Education Network, who dedicated many years of her life to education. In this moment of sadness, we express our solidarity with her family, friends, co-workers and the entire school community, wishing them strength and comfort to face this irreparable situation loss. In respect of the memory of teacher Gloria Werkhausen and in honor of her dedication to public service, there will be no classes in the Municipal Education Network this Monday, in the morning and afternoon shifts. The Municipal Administration thanks her for the relevant services provided to the education of Constantina and pays tribute to a professional who leaves a legacy of dedication and commitment.