Criminal reconstitution, or simulated reproduction of the facts, is a crucial procedure in investigating crimes, verify the compatibility between the testimonials collected and the objective elements of the crime scene .
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THE decision to perform the reconstitution node CASE VICTORY meets a request for the defense of the victim’s family, who considers this stage essential to clarify the facts especially in the face of contradictions pointed out in the confession of Maicol Sales do Santos the only suspect arrested so far.
The reconstitution is scheduled for April 10 at 9am .
According to delegate Gustavo Mesquita, specialist in Public Security, this step requires technique, method, respect for forensic science and commitment to justice . In the case of the death of the young Victoria Regina de Sousa in Cajamar, the Civil Police announced that they will reconstruct the murder.
“Far from being a mere theatrical exercise, it is a strict, technical and controlled procedure that can shed light on the events surrounding a crime,” explains Mesquita, former coordinator of the Guarulhos Civil Police Special Operations Group (GOE).
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Planning
According to the delegate Gustavo Mesquita, the planning of the reconstitution is thorough and establishes date, time, security logistics and isolation of the place. The parties involved, such as suspects, lawyers, prosecutors and experts, are communicated in advance.
“A detailed script is prepared based on reports and testimonials, serving as a guide for simulation, but can be adjusted according to new perceptions,” says the delegate.
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Node CASE VICTORY one of the Raised Contradictions It concerns Maicol’s allegation that he would have killed victory inside the vehicle, just after intercepting her on the way home after leaving work. Simulated reproduction can help clarify this and other inconsistencies, as well as the participation or not of others.
“The versions presented by investigated, victims or witnesses are confronted with material evidence, such as expert reports, blood marks, shooting or positioning of bodies. It is science helping justice to see accurately,” ponders Mesquita.
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Delegate explains reconstitution of the Case Vitória
THE Justice of São Paulo vetoed the obligation of the presence of Maicol dos Santos in the reconstitution welcoming the defense request. The case magistrate argued that his presence is not indispensable for police work.
The mosque delegate explains that when one of the parties refuses to participate, extras or stuntmen assume the simulation, always under the supervision of the competent authorities.
“Each step of the reconstitution is recorded by forensic photographers and cameramen, under the awareness of the criminal experts,” he explains.
At the end of the procedure, the experts develop a technical report that can be decisive for the direction of the investigation confirming or denying versions and providing subsidies to the Public Prosecution Service and the judge.
“In times of hasty judgments and sensationalism, criminal reconstitution fulfills a crucial role, which is to rescue the seriousness of the investigative process, reaffirming that there is no justice without truth, and there is no truth without method. The commitment to the technical investigation of the facts is what separates the agency from legality,” concludes Mesquita.
The reconstitution of CASE VICTORY search, through a technical and rigorous procedure, Sheet light on the dynamics of crime confront the statements of the main suspect with the evidence found.
Remember the case
The disappearance and tragic death of Vitória Regina de Sousa, a 17 -year -old girl moved the residents of Cajamar (SP). The story began on February 26, when the girl, after a day at work at a local mall, took the bus back home.
That night Victoria shared text messages with a friend, expressing the fear she felt when she realized she was being followed by two men. Witnesses reported seeing a car with four men following the young woman after she got out of the bus.
After its disappearance, the city came together in incessant searches. Police and family members, supported by various agents, sniffer dogs and drones, sought by victory every corner of the region.
The anguish came to an end on March 5, when Vitória’s body was found in a forest area in Cajamar. The young woman’s body was in advanced state of decomposition and showed signs of violence. The young woman had her head shaved and without her clothes.
The Cajamar Police Station took responsibility for the investigation, working with various hypotheses for the crime. More than 18 people were heard and two vehicles were seized for expertise.
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This content was originally published in case Vitória: Delegate explains how reconstitution of the crime is made on the CNN Brazil website.
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