Councilwoman Yanny Brena was president of the City Council of Juazeiro do Norte. Police claim that the parliamentarian tried to end the relationship recently, but the man would not accept it. Bodies were holding hands; Rickson was a fan of vaquejadas and firearms
Rickson and Yanny Brena
Councilwoman Yanny Brena, 26, was found dead this Friday (3) next to her boyfriend Rickson Pinto, 27. The parliamentarian was president of the City Council of Juazeiro do Norte (CE).
The bodies were found by Yanny’s maid in the dining room. The couple had been together since 2020 and had no children. The Police Station for the Defense of Women (DDM) of Juazeiro do Norte is in charge of the investigations.
Yanny was a doctor and was in her first term as councilor for the Liberal Party (PL). Rickson was born in Natal (RN), had a daughter from a previous relationship and was a fan of vaquejadas. On social media, he posted various content participating in events.
The maid who worked for the couple was the first person to find the bodies and reported it to the authorities. The bodies were found with ropes, and the two were holding hands.
The official report has not yet been released by the Forensic Expertise of the State of Ceará (Pefoce). There is no information regarding possible injuries caused by firearms. There were no signs of a break-in in the house. However, the police say that Yanny’s body had marks of aggression and defense, which points to physical struggle.
The main line of investigation is feminicide followed by suicide, that is, Yanny would have been murdered and then Rickson would have committed suicide.
Witnesses reported to the police authorities that, since Sunday (26), the councilwoman had been trying to end the relationship, but Rickson did not accept the termination. According to Carlos Gilvan, the councilor’s uncle, her parents were once morest dating. “She left home with this boy and her father and mother did not accept this relationship”.
According to the Secretariat of Public Security and Social Defense (SSPDS), Rickson already had a criminal record for illegal possession of a firearm. In addition to being an admirer of vaquejadas, the boy was an enthusiast of weapons.
According to the councilwoman’s advisors, Yanny Brena did not chair the session on Thursday (2) of the Chamber of Juazeiro do Norte and had been out of contact with her co-workers since the day before.
in networks
Yanny and Rickson’s first public appearance on social media took place on November 10, 2021. The two posted a photo in which they appear mounted on horses.
On the occasion, the councilwoman captioned: “Those who love never give up, but support everything with faith, hope and patience. (1Co 13:7)”. Rickson responded to his girlfriend with the comment: “God Here she is, the girl woman of my dreams keep her always for me. ???????????? I love you!
On the same day, he published the same photo, followed by the caption: “The journey of true love was never smooth. ???????? God thank you for this wonderful woman you put in my life. I love you”.
Funeral
The councilor’s wake was marked by the commotion of the young woman’s family and friends. Federal deputy Yury do Paredão (PL), the councilor’s brother, arrived at the scene around 9:30 am. He has not spoken to the press.
At around 11 am Yanne was buried in Parque Anjo da Guarda Cemetery, in the same city. Before there was a religious celebration. As her body was buried, rose petals were dropped from a helicopter.
