Brazil: Case still pending in murder of French artist in Paraguaçu, Minas Gerais

On January 29, 2013, Minas Acontece reported that police have finished an inquiry into the death of a French artist, Jacques Louis Fatosne, murdered in November inOn January 29, 2013, Minas Acontece reported that police have finished an inquiry into the death of a French artist, Jacques Louis Fatosne, murdered in November in Paraguaçu, Minas Gerais state. His body was found later that month. The perpetrators, José Luiz de Oliveira and his son (a minor), were questioned but not formally held because of lack of evidence. Authorities asked for preliminary custody, as the two were obstructing justice, and the judge granted the request. José Luiz worked as a stonemason for the Frenchman, and killed the artist after a heated discussion and various threats thrown back and forth. The case is still pending. Read Article

state. His body was found later that month. The perpetrators, José Luiz de Oliveira and his son (a minor), were questioned but not formally held because of lack of evidence. Authorities asked for preliminary custody, as the two were obstructing justice, and the judge granted the request. José Luiz worked as a stonemason for the Frenchman, and killed the artist after a heated discussion and various threats thrown back and forth. The case is still pending. Read Article