Thiago Jotta da Silva
For other people known as Thiago Silva, see Tiago Silva.
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Thiago Jotta da Silva
Thiago Jotta da Silva (died September 24, 2008) was a Brazilian football player for Estácio de Sá (at the time of his death) and Vasco de Gama.
Death
On September 24, 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
- ↑ Sormani, Anthony. "Brazilian player brutally murdered." CNN Sports Illustrated. September 25, 2008.
- ↑ "Brazilian football Player Thiago da Silva Killed, Ex-Girlfriend Accused." International Business Times. September 25, 2008.
- ↑ "Baleado e torturado, morre ex-jogador da base do Vasco" (Portuguese). Editora Abril. September 24, 2008.
- ↑ "Football player Silva dies in hospital days after assassination attempt." Xinhua News. September 25, 2008.
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