Von Richthofen Murder House Draws Daily True-Crime Tourists as Residents Press Owner

Overview

• The long-empty São Paulo mansion, site of the 2002 killings of Manfred and Marísia von Richthofen, has become a stop for photo-ops and videos outside its gates.
• The residents’ association in Campo Belo says the house’s abandonment fuels insecurity and dengue risk from standing water in the indoor pool.
• The current owner, who declined to be identified, says he bought the home without knowing its history, pays the IPTU, and has no short-term plans to live there or sell.
• Looting and decay are evident, with door handles, the doorbell socket, and the mailbox removed and vegetation overtaking the lot despite a past exterior makeover.
• Posts on Instagram, TikTok, and X continue to amplify the address, while past occupations of other family properties heighten fears of invasion or usucapião.