LGBT + activist Lindolfo Kosmaski, 25, is burned and brutally shot to death in Brazil
lindolfo kosmaski, 25, has been killed for a hate crime in Brazil. He was shot twice and later set on fire inside his vehicle. His car was found on the highway from Coxilhao with his charred body inside. The victim's environment assures that he had received a death threat days before his murder. The police are targeting a crime of homophobia.
kosmaski, known activist LGTB+, was a teacher at the state school and was pursuing a master's degree in Federal University of Paraná, in the program Science and Mathematics Education. He was also a candidate for councilor in 2020.
The victim's cousin, Benedict Camargo, says he was in a bar before the crime. «He was well known in the region. Before he died, he bought everyone a beer and then disappeared. He left the phone at the bar. A friend said that Lindolfo had received a death threat days before he was murdered«, As he has declared to the medium UOL News.
Hate crime
La Civil Police of Paraná ensures that, for the moment, the perpetrator of the murder has not been identified, although it is suspected that the crime is related to a case of homophobia. The investigation continues for the moment.
El Workers Party, of which the victim was a part, has issued a statement in which he states that Lindolfo had a history of struggle and courage: «In this moment of pain, we offer all our solidarity to family and friends and we hope that the competent bodies can expedite the investigations and find those responsible for this heinous crime. In a democratic society, there is no room for barbarism, hatred and intolerance«.
The brutal murder occurs a few days after the one committed in Latvia against activist Normunds Kinzuliswho was burned alive in Tukums.
