Despite significant advances in investigating the murders of Antônio Vinicius Lopes Gritzbach e Celso Araújo Sampaio de Novaisoccurred on November 8, 2024 at Guarulhos International Airport, the investigations have not yet been completed.
The Civil Police released the final report of the inquiry, but several pending and complexity of the case indicates that the search for justice remains in progress.
One of the main challenges for the authorities is the client capture what remain at large. DIEGO DOS SANTOS AMARALknown as “Didi“, e Emílio Carlos Gongorra Castilhocommonly commonly “Cigaretteer“Both pointed out as intellectual mentors of the crime have not yet been found.
There is information that Didi It may be hidden in Bolivia. Kauê do Amaral Coelhoo “scout”Responsible for monitoring Gritzbach’s arrival at the airport, is also on the run.
INDICTION AND PENDENCY
In all, 6 people were indicted by the São Paulo Public Prosecutor. The final report of police inquiry of “Case Gritzbach” defines the functions of each of those indicted in the murder of Antonio Vinicius Lopes Gritzbach and Celso Araujo Sampaio de Novais. The document points to a complex criminal structure, with the participation of principals, executors and logistical support. Understand:
- Emílio Carlos Congress Castilho (“cigarette”): Appointed as one of the principals, he would have ordered the execution of Antonio Vinícius.
- Diego dos Santos Amaral (“Didi”): It also figures as principal and is considered the leader and coordinator of the criminal plan, with Kauê do Amaral Coelho as his main assistant in execution.
- Denis Antonio Martins: Identified as one of the gunmen.
- Ruan Silva Rodrigues: Pointed out as the second shooter.
- Fernando Genauro da Silva: Evidence points to his acting as a VW/Gol driver used by gunmen. There is compatibility between your physical appearance and the driver caught in images.
- Kauê Amaral Coelho: He served as a “scout” at the airport, monitoring the victim and the scene of the crime. He was the man of trust of the principals, and his presence in the place reinforced the premeditated character of the action.
The final report of Civil Police Indirectly indicated “Cigaretteer“, “Didi” e Kauê. MPSP reported on strong evidence of involvement. The text mentions the criminal materiality and the evidence of authorship in crimes such as qualified homicide, attempted qualified homicide and major criminal association.
Homicides were committed for boring reasons, use of restricted and ambushed weapons, resulting in the determination of indictment of those mentioned.
Reinforcing the need for more investigations, some expert reports have not yet been finalized. The genetic material collected in the clothes seized at Fernando Genauro’s house, for example, is a crucial evidence that still awaits analysis.
Complexity of the case
A complexity of the case extends to beyond murder. The Civil Police report points to the existence of financial crimeshow money launderingrelated to “Cigaretteer“.
The investigation of these illicit activities will be in charge of a specialized police station and demonstrates that the scope of investigations is broad and involves different spheres.
Police also investigate the possible participation of other individuals in the organization e logistical support of the crime. Although three executors have been identified, the suspicion is that a larger network of people contributed to the murder, which requires New Diligences by the authorities.
To assist in the investigations, More than 6TB of telematic datacollected from cell phones and storage clouds, were Submitted to the Jury Court to thorough analysis. This expressive volume of information indicates the complexity of the calculation.
Police authorities are also sharing as Telematic Information With other surveys that may be established, which highlights the possibility of the emergence of new lines of investigation.
Despite the closure of the police inquiry and the advances in the identification of the suspects, the Gritzbach case follows open. The search for the fugitives, the completion of expert reports and investigations into other related crimes are crucial steps for the responsibility of all involved and the complete clarification of the crime.
