'Kind, sweet and obedient girl': who was a young woman with cerebral palsy who died in a massacre in Manaus

Prisoner confesses to participation in massacre that left three dead in Manaus Isabella Coelho Morais, 29 years old, one of the three people killed in the massacre in the São Jorge neighborhood, West Zone of Manaus, had cerebral palsy and was known for her sweet and calm personality. The young woman participated in inclusion activities and maintained a routine linked to church and family. In the massacre, two men and a woman died, in addition to another woman injured. g1 contacted the State Department of Health of Amazonas (SES-AM), this Tuesday (18) to find out her health status, but until the last update of this report, there was no response. A man was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the crime and confessed to the murders to the police. Known as "Bela", Isabella had a mild degree of motor impairment, which allowed her to walk and perform everyday tasks. According to people close to her, despite her age, she had maturity and perception of the world similar to that of a child. ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp "She wasn't just 28, 29 years old. Her mentality was that of a child. She was a very kind girl, very sweet, very obedient and respectful", reported a family friend, who preferred not to be identified. From an evangelical family, Isabella led a peaceful routine and participated in activities aimed at the inclusion of people with disabilities in Manaus. She was part of the Association of Parents and Friends of People with Special Needs of Ramos (APPNER), where she was part of a theater group. On Friday (14), three days before the massacre, Isabella was at the institution's headquarters to participate in the group's artistic activities. The news of her death caused commotion among friends and people who followed the young woman's routine. For those who lived with Isabella, the violence left a feeling of revolt. "We are still very shocked by everything that happened. She was sweet, incapable of harming anyone. It is very revolting to go through something like that", said the friend. UNDERSTAND: Massacre that left three people dead in Manaus occurred after the victim denied money to the suspect to pay a debt of R$16,000, says police chief KILLING VICTIM: 'Affectionate and very intelligent': find out who was the university professor killed during the massacre in Manaus Isabella Coelho Morais who was a young woman with cerebral palsy killed in a massacre in Manaus Personal archive Prison and dynamics of the crime Hours after the massacre, a man was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the crime. According to the Amazonas Civil Police (PC-AM), he confessed to the murders and claimed to have used a hammer to kill the victims. According to delegate Ricardo Cunha, head of the Specialized Homicide and Kidnapping Police Station (DEHS), the suspect threw the object used in the crime into a stream close to the location. According to the investigation, one of the victims was a pastor and former son-in-law of the suspect. The man allegedly went to the house to ask for money after incurring a debt of R$16,000 with loan sharks. According to the delegate, the two had a disagreement after the pastor refused to give the suspect more money. "[They] had a disagreement because this pastor didn't want to give him more money and, according to him, he lost his head and killed this pastor in his own room," said the delegate. Suspect of involvement in the death of three people from the same family in Manaus arrives at the police station. Patrick Marques/g1 AM According to Ricardo Cunha, the other victims were attacked after waking up to movement in the house. "He entered the room and the others were there as a result of waking up. Everyone was asleep at the time he entered the house", explained Ricardo Cunha. The case The massacre took place on Monday morning (17), in the São Jorge neighborhood. Three people were killed inside a residence and a woman was injured. According to delegate Rodrigo Azevedo, from DEHS, the four victims had some degree of kinship. The relationship between them was not disclosed. The dead are two men and a woman. The fourth victim, a woman, was found injured and rescued by the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu). She was taken to João Lúcio Hospital and Emergency Room, in the East Zone of Manaus. The three bodies were inside the house. Two were found in a bedroom and another in the hallway. According to the delegate, the injuries indicated that the attacks were directed at the victims. A resident found the victims and called the Military Police via number 190. The police went to the address and confirmed the incident. The area was isolated for forensic work. The Legal Medical Institute (IML) and the Technical-Scientific Police Department (DPTC) were called to carry out expert procedures and remove the bodies. Suspect of killing three people from the same family in Manaus is arrested Military police officers at the door of the house where three people were murdered in Manaus. Amazon Network