The Latest Breaking News from Amarildo da Costa de Oliveira

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: murder charge dropped against one of three suspects

Activists greet decision over killings of British journalist and Brazilian Indigenous expert with ‘indignation’

The Guardian - US · Sep 18, 2024

Shock as police chief taken off Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips murder case

Activists and lawyers in Brazil say unexpected change is ‘a big step backwards’ in the investigation

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2024

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira’s alleged murderers to face jury trial

Judge makes ruling as trio remain in custody over Amazon killing of indigenous expert Pereira and journalist Phillips, a Guardian contributor

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023

Dom Phillips was ‘collateral damage’ in drunken ambush, claims Brazil vice-president

Hamilton Mourão’s claim sparked anger from Indigenous communities who believe organised crime was involved

The Guardian - US · Jun 21, 2022

Brazilian police identify five more suspects in killings of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira

Bodies were found in a remote part of the Amazon, after a 1hr 40min journey by boat and almost 3km by foot

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022

Dom Phillips: More arrests expected as tests begin on human remains found in Amazon

Fisherman Amarildo da Costa de Oliveira, 41, confessed to killing the men and led officers to two buried bodies.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2022

‘Exhaustive’ search fails to find Dom Phillips’ boat as tests begin on bodies

Fisherman Amarildo da Costa de Oliveira, 41, confessed to killing the men and led officers to two buried bodies.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

Dom Phillips: Human remains found in search for missing British journalist as suspect ‘admits killings’

Police said Amarildo da Costa de Oliveira, 41, nicknamed Pelado, told officers he used a firearm to kill the journalist and his indigenous expert travelling companion Bruno Pereira

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2022

Dom Phillips: Boris Johnson says government is ‘deeply concerned’ about missing Brit in Amazon

Theresa May calls case a ‘diplomatic priority’

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Second suspect arrested for ‘alleged murder’ over Amazon disappearances

Search for pair is believed to be nearing end as the area left to examine is getting smaller

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022