What is known about the bond between a 14-year-old teenager who died and her former stepfather who confessed to the crime after separating from his mother

14-year-old teenager is stabbed to death and police investigate ex-stepfather for feminicide The bond between Alice Nitz, 14, and her ex-stepfather remained close even after the end of his relationship with the teenager's mother, according to the Civil Police. She was stabbed to death last Monday (17), in Encantado, in the Vales Region, at the suspect's home. Wagno Arezi Henika confessed to the murder and was preventively arrested on Tuesday night (18). In a statement, Wagno's defense states that he is cooperating with the investigations. See below in full. ? Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp According to the investigation, Wagno and the teenager's mother lived together for 13 years, that is, since Alice was a baby. He had no history of disagreements with his ex-partner and maintained a relationship considered friendly, both with his wife and her daughters. However, in testimony, Wagno stated that the crime was motivated by a disagreement between him and the teenager. The circumstances of the alleged conflict are still being investigated by the police. "They saw each other often. They lived close by, it was in the same neighborhood, a matter of three blocks or so apart, and it wasn't uncommon for her to go to his house. She went, I'm not saying every day, but eventually she went there, even after this separation with her mother", explains delegate Dieli Caumo, responsible for the case. According to delegate Dieli Caumo, Alice used to visit her ex-stepfather's house even after his separation from his mother, which occurred about a month before the crime. As the two lived in the same neighborhood, a few blocks away, the teenager's presence in the property was considered normal. Teenager was a dancer, recited poetry and played futsal Investigation into feminicide The Civil Police ruled out that the murder was committed to target the suspect's ex-partner. After listening to family members, witnesses and the person being investigated, the police concluded that there were no elements that pointed to an attempt to cause suffering to the teenager's mother. For this reason, the hypothesis of vicaricide was ruled out. The investigation continues to treat the case as femicide. ? Vicaricide: The crime, included in the Penal Code in April, typifies the action of killing someone close to a woman with the aim of causing punishment, suffering or control to her. "With the testimonies of the witnesses, sisters, mother, and the suspect himself, we came to the conclusion that there was no conflict between the family. There was no protective measure, there was no incident, she did not report any type of violence or threat. In fact, he said he had nothing in relation to his ex-partner. The death was not to punish his ex-partner", says the delegate. What the defense says "My client is a self-confessed defendant and is collaborating with the investigations to elucidate the motives and circumstances of the crime. It is up to the lawyer to guarantee the constitutional rights of full defense, contradictory proceedings and due legal process. He has already given a statement to the police authority and this afternoon he will undergo a custody hearing. It should be noted that the defense and defendant are cooperating with the courts", says in a statement lawyer Márcio Arcari, who represents the defense of Wagno Arezi Henika. Who was the teenager? The young woman had a strong connection with the arts: she recited poetry and was a member of the institution's traditionalist dance group, Oigalê. "Always ready, with a smile, full of vivacity", says Karina. The passion for traditionalism was shared with the three brothers, who also played futsal at a local club, Fênix FC Futsal Feminino. Losing a player and above all companion, partner and friend hurts in a way that words cannot even translate", says the publication. Alice case: Stepdaughter remained close to her ex-stepfather after separation from her mother Reproduction/Social media READ ALSO: Ex-stepfather confesses to killing a 14-year-old teenager in RS, says police Teenager was a dancer, recited poetry and played futsal: 'Full of vivacity' Ex-stepfather suspected of killing a teenager from 14-year-old stabbed is arrested after escaping Understand why police rule out vicaricide after ex-stepfather confesses to killing teenager VIDEOS: Everything about RS a