Audio of the prisoner’s statement was released to the press and brings new developments about the case.

The case of the murder of young Vitória Regina gained new contours after the release of an audio in which Maicol Sales dos Santos, the only suspect arrested, claims to have been coerced into confessing to the crime.

The recording, obtained by CNN, reveals that, according to Maicol, he had invented a version of events to protect his family from reprisals by the authorities. The testimony comes at a critical moment, before his transfer to a prison unit in Guarulhos, in Greater São Paulo.

What does Maicol say in the audio released in the media?

In his account, Maicol describes an atmosphere of intimidation during the interrogation, mentioning threats that were allegedly made by police officers.  Continues…