A quiet early-morning attack in Mãe do Rio, Pará, has turned an already troubling criminal investigation into a second homicide case. Brazilian influencer Evelyn Lima Dantas was killed on September 16, just days after she had been released from custody while under investigation over the death of a retired police sergeant.

The 21-year-old was reportedly taken from a residence by armed men before being shot outside the property, with her father present during the attack. Now, investigators are trying to establish who was behind the killing, why Dantas was targeted, and whether her death was connected to the case that had placed her under investigation in the first place.

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Evelyn Lima Dantas was killed in a pre-dawn attack in Mãe do Rio

The killing happened at around 3:30 a.m. on September 16, 2026, in the São Francisco neighborhood of Mãe do Rio, a municipality in northeastern Pará.

According to reports based on police information, at least two armed men entered the residence where Dantas was staying. The attackers reportedly subdued her father before taking Dantas outside the property.

She was then shot outside the residence.

Nearby residents reportedly alerted police after hearing gunshots. When officers arrived, Dantas was found outside the property, and the area was secured so investigators and forensic teams could examine the scene.

Reports said the attackers escaped in a vehicle, although its make and colour were not immediately established. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage that may help identify the vehicle and the people involved.

But one detail left behind at the property quickly became a major focus of the investigation.

Before fleeing, the attackers reportedly painted the letters “TCP” on the property.

The initials are commonly associated with Terceiro Comando Puro, a criminal organisation that originated in Rio de Janeiro. However, authorities have not confirmed that Terceiro Comando Puro was responsible for Dantas’ killing.

For now, the graffiti is being treated as an investigative clue — not proof that the organisation was involved.

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Key details surrounding Evelyn Lima Dantas’ death

Detail	Information
Victim	Evelyn Lima Dantas
Age	21
Date of death	September 16, 2026
Approximate time	3:30 a.m.
Location	São Francisco neighborhood, Mãe do Rio, Pará, Brazil
Attackers	At least two armed men, according to reports
Escape	Attackers reportedly fled in a vehicle
Graffiti	“TCP” was reportedly painted on the property
Arrests in Dantas’ killing	None announced as of September 18
Investigation	Ongoing

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Why was Evelyn Lima Dantas under investigation?

The circumstances surrounding Dantas’ death cannot be separated from an earlier murder investigation.

Dantas had been under investigation over the July 29 killing of Antônio Anildo Alves da Silva, a 56-year-old retired police sergeant who was also associated with the municipal guard in Mãe do Rio.

According to reports on that earlier case, Alves da Silva was shot by masked attackers after leaving a supermarket.

Authorities subsequently investigated several people in connection with his killing, including Dantas.

Police suspected that Dantas had provided logistical assistance to people involved in the attack. She was taken into custody during the investigation and had also previously been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking, according to reports citing authorities.

There is an important distinction here: Dantas had not been convicted of Alves da Silva’s killing.

Her detention was part of an ongoing investigation, and she was later granted provisional release.

The Pará State Secretariat of Penitentiary Administration said Dantas was released on September 9, meaning she had been out of custody for roughly one week when she was killed.

Reports from Brazilian outlets indicated that the court’s decision allowed her to remain free while the investigation into the sergeant’s death continued.

That short gap between her release and her death is now one of the central details investigators are examining.

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Police are investigating whether the two killings are connected

Dantas’ death has raised questions about whether someone wanted to retaliate against her because of the earlier investigation.

Authorities are examining whether the killing could have been connected to criminal groups or whether Dantas may have been targeted in an attempt to prevent information from reaching investigators.

At this stage, however, neither explanation has been established as the motive.

Lieutenant Colonel Rodrigo Lopes, commander of the 19th Military Police Battalion, said police were considering retaliation or a possible attempt to eliminate information connected to criminal investigations.

Lopes said:

“Trabalhamos fortemente com a hipótese de retaliação ou queima de arquivo por parte de alguma facção criminosa, sendo que essa é uma das principais linhas prioritárias de investigação e de informações que a gente tem”

The statement is an investigative assessment, not confirmation of who ordered Dantas’ death.

Police are still trying to determine who carried out the attack, who may have ordered it and whether the earlier investigation into Alves da Silva’s death was connected.

The “TCP” graffiti has added another layer to those questions, but authorities have specifically not confirmed the participation of Terceiro Comando Puro.

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Pará Civil Police begin forensic and witness investigation

Following the shooting, the Civil Police of Pará opened an investigation into Dantas’ death.

Forensic examinations were requested, while witnesses were interviewed to help investigators reconstruct the attack.

The Civil Police said:

“Forensic examinations have been requested and witnesses are being heard to assist the investigation,”

Police also said:

“Police are carrying out searches to identify and locate those responsible and establish the motive for the crime.”

Investigators are reviewing available security-camera footage. Reports indicate that surveillance footage may have captured the vehicle allegedly used by the attackers, as well as movements around the residence before and after the killing.

Witness interviews are also being used to piece together what happened during the early-morning attack.

As of the latest reports available on September 18, 2026, no arrests had been announced in connection with Dantas’ killing.

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Evelyn Lima Dantas had a significant online following

Before her arrest and subsequent death, Dantas was known online for content involving travel, beauty and aspects of her everyday life.

Brazilian reports identified her as an influencer and content creator from Mãe do Rio.

Her reported social-media following, however, varies significantly between outlets.

Some reports placed her audience at more than 24,000 followers, while the supplied report states that she had more than 150,000 followers on TikTok.

Because those figures are inconsistent, and because her social-media profiles were reportedly no longer active after her arrest, the exact size of her audience cannot be independently established from the available reporting.

Her online presence was also affected by her arrest in connection with the investigation into Alves da Silva’s death.

Her death has now shifted attention toward a second homicide investigation, while authorities work to determine whether the two cases are linked.

The “TCP” graffiti remains an unanswered clue

Among the most closely watched details is the graffiti reportedly left behind at the residence.

The letters “TCP” are commonly associated with Terceiro Comando Puro, a criminal organisation that originated in Rio de Janeiro. That connection has naturally drawn attention to the possibility of organised crime.

But the available information does not establish that the group was involved.

Authorities have not confirmed that Terceiro Comando Puro ordered or carried out the killing. The graffiti therefore remains one piece of evidence investigators are considering rather than a confirmed identification of those responsible.

That distinction is particularly important because the motive has not yet been established.

Investigators are also considering whether Dantas’ death was retaliation connected to the earlier sergeant murder investigation, whether it could have been an attempt to silence information, or whether the two cases may ultimately prove unrelated.

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What remains unknown about Dantas’ killing?

Several major questions remain open.

Police have not publicly established who carried out Dantas’ killing or who, if anyone, ordered the attack. They have also not confirmed the involvement of Terceiro Comando Puro despite the “TCP” marking reportedly left at the property.

It remains unconfirmed whether Dantas was killed because of her alleged connection to the investigation into Alves da Silva’s death.

It is also unknown whether the attack was connected to information she may have provided to authorities or whether the September 16 killing had an entirely separate motive.

The investigation into Alves da Silva’s death remains separate from the investigation into Dantas’ killing unless evidence establishes a connection between them.

For now, investigators are relying on forensic examinations, witness statements and surveillance footage as they work to identify those responsible and determine why Dantas was targeted.

Conclusion

Evelyn Lima Dantas’ killing has left investigators facing a complicated set of unanswered questions.

The 21-year-old was killed in Mãe do Rio on September 16, only about a week after her September 9 release from custody while she was being investigated over the July 29 killing of retired police sergeant Antônio Anildo Alves da Silva. Armed men reportedly took her from a residence before shooting her outside, while her father was present.

The reported “TCP” graffiti, the timing of her death and police consideration of retaliation or an attempt to silence information have all become important parts of the investigation. Yet none of those details, on their own, establishes who was responsible or why she was killed.

As of September 18, no arrests had been announced in Dantas’ killing. Authorities continue to examine forensic evidence, interview witnesses and review surveillance footage while the possible connection between the two cases remains unresolved.

Disclaimer

This article has been prepared through research of the Brazilian authorities and news reports provided as sources for this story, including UOL, DOL, O Liberal, RedeTV! and official municipal records from Mãe do Rio. It reflects information available from those sources as of September 18, 2026. Allegations, investigative theories and reported suspicions should not be treated as established facts or evidence of guilt. The investigation into Evelyn Lima Dantas’ death remains ongoing, and details may change as authorities release additional information.

Sources

• UOL — Influenciadora suspeita de envolvimento em morte de PM é assassinada no PA
• DOL — Influencer morta em Mãe do Rio pode ter sido vítima de “queima de arquivo”, diz PM
• DOL — Morre influenciadora suspeita de envolvimento na morte de sargento no Pará
• O Liberal — Influenciadora investigada por morte de sargento é executada a tiros em Mãe do Rio
• RedeTV! — Influenciadora é executada a tiros no Pará
• Prefeitura de Mãe do Rio — Official municipal records mentioning Antônio Anildo Alves da Silva

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