Brazilian gospel singer turned MP is charged with 'murdering her husband with help from at least 10' of their 55 children
A Brazilian Congresswoman, Flordelis de Souza has been charged with ordering the execution of her husband with the help of at least 10' of their 55 children. Pastor Anderson do Carmo was shot more than 30 times at their home in June 2019. In a statement released this week, the Rio de Janeiro state police said a total of 11 people have been charged in connection with the crime, including six of Souza's children and one granddaughter. Investigators believe up to 10 of her children may have been involved in the crime, local sources say. The couple shared 55 biological and adopted children together. Police issued nine arrest warrants and 14 search warrants in the cities of Rio de Janeiro, Niterói, São Gonçalo, and BrasÃlia, where the congresswoman has an apartment. Police said Souza's motive was 'a struggle for power and her financial emancipation.' An arrest warrant is yet to be issued for Souza, who is an elect...