The first arrested teenager told police Kelty was camped on Boieiro Island, which faces Lauro Sodré, when two people approached her. She was shot twice with a sawn-off, 20 calibre shotgun and her body thrown in the river. Residents of Lauro Sodré reported having seen Kelty sail past the community in her canoe while still alive. River pirates are known to operate in the area. Local media reported two men were arrested in July after carrying out pirate attacks around Lauro Sodré and nearby communities.

Source: The Guardian September 19, 2017 19:19 UTC