Tim Lopes
Tim Lopes (born Arcanjo Antonino Lopes do Nascimento; November 18, 1950 – June 2, 2002) was a Brazilian investigative journalist and producer for the Brazilian television network Rede Globo.
Tim Lopes | |
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 Brazilian investigative journalist Tim Lopes | |
| Born | Arcanjo Antonino Lopes do Nascimento November 18, 1950 |
| Died | June 2, 2002 (aged 51) Favela da Grota, Complexo do Alemão, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Cause of death | Assassination (gunshot wounds) |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Occupation | Investigative journalist |
| Known for | In-depth features about people and culture of Rio de Janeiro |
Abduction and assassination
In 2002, he was reported missing while working undercover on a story in one of Rio's favelas. It was later learned that Lopes was kidnapped by drug leaders. He was tortured by having his hands, arms, and legs severed with a sword while still alive. He was later burned alive on June 2, 2002.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Fábio Grellet (24 May 2010) (in pt). Autorizado a visitar família, condenado por morte de Tim Lopes foge da prisão. Rio de Janeiro: Folha de S. Paulo. http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/cotidiano/740136-autorizado-a-visitar-familia-condenado-por-morte-de-tim-lopes-foge-da-prisao.shtml. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
- ↑ O Globo (18 September 2008) (in pt). Polícia encontra 4 corpos que seriam de traficantes queimados com pneus. Rio de Janeiro: Federação Nacional dos Policiais Federais. http://www.fenapef.org.br/fenapef/noticia/index/17079. Retrieved 2013-07-06.