The body of Matheus Gaidos, a Brazilian murdered after praising a dog in Oakland, in the United States, was released for transfer back to Brazil this Friday (28). The information was confirmed by the mother of the victim, Isabel Martines, to CNN.
There is still no information about the wake and burial. Matheus died on June 21, after allegedly arguing with a man who would not have liked the compliments made by the Brazilian to his dog.
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Even with the help of the Brazilian Consulate, more than a month passed before the transfer was released.
Previously, the Alameda County Coroner’s Office confirmed the autopsy to CNN, but said that the case is still under investigation and that they cannot give more information at the moment.
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On June 21, Matheus, who had lived in the United States since 2018 and worked as a flower delivery guy, allegedly had an argument with a dog owner after praising the animal.
The man allegedly slapped Matheus in the face and, after throwing flowers at the victim, pulled out a revolver and fired at close range. Matheus was rescued, but could not resist the injuries.
Since receiving the news of her son’s death, Isabel, who resides in Brazil, has traveled to the US to follow up on investigations and repatriate the body.
“My only child. He was very dear to his friends. He took off his clothes to help others. Always available for a friendly word, always smiling and he loved dogs, and for that love he died.” said Isabel.
A CNN , she said Oakland police released a note in which authorities assigned the suspect ID as 22-year-old Eric Loc Elvira. He was indicted by the Alameda County Prosecutor’s Office for the death of Matheus Gaidos.
*published by Tiago Tortella, from CNN
*with information from Felipe Souza, João Victor Azevedo, Thais Magalhães, Vinícius Bernardes and Catarina Nestlehner, from CNN
Source: CNN Brasil
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