Former PM Élcio Queiroz reveals shocking details about the murder of Marielle Franco in a plea bargain

After the so-called “prize-winning denunciation”, in which he admitted his participation and led to more information about other accused, the former PM elcio queiroz will receive another eight years in prison, added to the four already served, without the need to be submitted to a popular jury, another condition of the plea agreement.

In addition, the sentence will be fully served in a state penitentiary, whose name has not yet been revealed. His family will also receive protection in case of possible retaliation from other suspects in the case, in an agreement ratified by the Court. Currently, Élcio is in a federal penitentiary.

the delation

Élcio Queiroz decided to collaborate with the investigation into the deaths of Marielle Franco It is Anderson Gomesand, in addition to admitting his participation in the crime, revealed that Ronnie Lessa was responsible for the shots that killed the councilwoman and her driver in 2019.

Imprisoned for four years, the reason for Élcio’s denunciation being carried out now was explained by the delegate Jaime Candido, at a press conference this Monday (24). “Élcio’s conviction (to denounce) was because Ronnie assured him that he hadn’t done research on Marielle and that generated distrust on the part of Élcio”, he declared. The information in question was denied by the investigations.

Another reason for the denunciation is the progress in the investigations, in addition to the benefits received for trial and serving the sentence. Before, both defendants would be taken to a popular jury on the charges, but the trials are still without a scheduled date.

New information revealed

Among the details of the attack, Élcio reported that Ronnie had confirmed that the victim was leaving the Casa das Pretas before the crime, in addition to having pointed to identify Marielle. Her function, as Élcio admitted, was to drive the car while the shots were fired.

In addition, Queiroz also spoke about the involvement of Maxwell Simões CorrêaO suelarrested during Operation Elpis, this Monday (24). Maxwell would be the driver of Marielle’s first assassination attempt, in 2017, a crime organized by Lessa and the PM Edmilsondied in 2021.

Élcio reported the entire dynamic of the crime to Federal police. The details of the day of the murder help to map the actions of those involved and may lead to the investigation of details about the possible mastermind of the deaths.

Featured photo: Élcio Queiroz makes a plea bargain after 4 years in prison. Reproduction/Court of Justice.