Police Probe Break-In at Home of Suzane von Richthofen’s Uncle After His Death

Overview

• São Paulo police registered a theft at Miguel Abdalla Netto’s residence on Jan. 20 and opened an investigation with forensic examination requested.
• A police report filed by nephew Ricardo Abdala de Freitas says a door was forced and items including a washing machine, a sofa, an armchair, documents and cash were taken, with no suspects identified.
• Miguel, 76, was found dead on Jan. 9 and the case remains classified as a suspicious death pending technical and toxicology reports, though investigators cite natural causes as the leading hypothesis.
• Notary searches found no will, leaving an estate worth about R$5 million that would pass to collateral relatives unless a court recognizes a partner.
• The inheritance is contested by Suzane von Richthofen and cousin Carmem Silvia Gonzalez Magnani, who seeks recognition of a stable union, as relatives report the property was emptied and the building was vandalized with graffiti accusing Suzane.