Thiago da Silva (footballer, born 1983)

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Thiago Jotta da Silva

Thiago Jotta da Silva (14 February 1983 – 24 September 2008) was a Brazilian footballer who played for Estácio de Sá (at the time of his death) and Vasco de Gama.

Death[]

On 24 September 2008, Silva died at the Salgado Filho Hospital in the Méier area in Rio de Janeiro six days after receiving mortal wounds from a kidnapping and torture incident. Police arrested Silva's ex-girlfriend, Aline de Pádua (also written as Alyne Padula), and Padula's aunt, Márcia Pádua Viana (also written as Marcia Padula Viana), in connection with the crime. Three men, including a member of the military police, were friends of Márcia Pádua. The men shot Thiago Jotta da Silva when he tried to escape the attackers, he was 25.[1][2][3][4]

References[]

  1. ^ Sormani, Anthony. "Brazilian player brutally murdered." CNN Sports Illustrated. September 25, 2008.
  2. ^ "Brazilian football Player Thiago da Silva Killed, Ex-Girlfriend Accused." International Business Times. September 25, 2008.
  3. ^ "Baleado e torturado, morre ex-jogador da base do Vasco" (Portuguese). Editora Abril. September 24, 2008.
  4. ^ "Football player Silva dies in hospital days after assassination attempt." Xinhua News. September 25, 2008.


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