São Paulo Businessman Found Dead in Hole: Police Suspect Homicide

São Paulo Businessman's Death Ruled a Homicide: Police Investigate Suspicious Circumstances A 35-year-old businessman, Adalberto Amarilio dos Santos Junior, was found dead in a hole near the Autódromo de Interlagos in São Paulo, Brazil, on June 6th, 2025. The death is being investigated as a homicide, with police focusing on security footage showing sanitation workers collecting what is believed to be the victim's pants near the scene. According to a friend, Rafael, who was with the victim the night before, Santos Junior had consumed a significant amount of alcohol and marijuana. "He became agitated and quite restless after consuming the drinks and drugs," Rafael told police, adding that they had separated around 9:30 PM. Rafael only learned of Santos Junior's disappearance when his wife contacted him. The police investigation is now centered around the security footage and the collection of the pants. The location of the pants is key to the investigation, and police are working to determine where they were taken. "This is now being treated as a crime by the police," stated a police spokesperson. The medical examiner confirmed the cause of death was thoracic compression, indicating that the victim's breathing was compromised. Police believe the businessman was placed in the hole while still alive. The investigation is ongoing, with further witness statements and security footage analysis planned.