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Brazilian Man Held Without Bail in Framingham Woman's Strangling Death
Federal authorities have arrested Flavio Alcantara Dias, a 43-year-old Brazilian man, in connection with the death of Brianna Connolly in Framingham, Massachusetts. Court statements describe a 911 call in which Dias allegedly admitted to strangling Connolly. Immigration officials have lodged a detainer and are urging local police to cooperate in his transfer.
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Arrest and Charges
Federal authorities say they have arrested a man accused of strangling a woman to death inside her Massachusetts home. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) identified the suspect as Flavio Alcantara Dias, 43, a Brazilian national, who is being held without bail in connection with the murder of 33-year-old Brianna Connolly, according to reports citing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Police responded to a home in Framingham, Massachusetts, on Thursday after receiving a 911 call reporting an assault and an unresponsive woman. Officers found Connolly dead inside, according to Boston 25 News.
Details from the Courtroom
During a court hearing, Middlesex County Assistant District Attorney Thomas Brandt recounted a 911 call that Dias made after an altercation with Connolly in her home. Brandt told the courtroom, according to Boston 25 News, that Dias said, "Can I have police? A homicide just happened here right now." Brandt recounted that Dias then said, "I ended up killing a woman by mistake," and "I went crazy and suffocated her later on," adding that Dias said he strangled her. Brandt noted that Dias had been speaking Portuguese.
Brandt said Dias had told police on the call that he and Connolly had been doing drugs inside her home and got into an argument because he wanted to have sex and she did not. Dias claimed he fell asleep and woke up to find Connolly not breathing.
Brandt added that police observed that Connolly had "blood marks on her forehead and also on the back of her head," in addition to a "fabric-y cord around her neck."
Immigration Status and Statements
According to a DHS statement, Alcantara Dias illegally entered the United States in April 2019. The statement said that in October 2024, an immigration judge granted his motion to terminate his immigration hearings based on a technicality, bringing his immigration case to an end despite his criminal history and unlawful presence. He was then released into the country by the Biden administration, DHS said.
ICE lodged a detainer against Alcantara Dias and asked police to arrange a controlled transfer if he becomes eligible for release, according to reports citing DHS.
In a statement, DHS said: "The safest way to arrest and remove criminal illegal aliens from our streets is by lodging arrest detainers." The statement continued: "7 of the top 10 safest cities in the United States cooperate with ICE. We are urging the Framingham Police Department to participate in a controlled transfer of this criminal illegal alien to get him out of our communities once and for all."
DHS added: "Our message is clear: if you come into our country illegally and break our laws, we will find you, we will arrest you, and we will deport you."
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An illegal immigrant was accused of strangling a 33-year-old woman to death inside her Massachusetts home, according to reports.
Citing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Fox News on Tuesday reported that 43-year-old Flavio Alcantara Dias, of Brazil,is being held without bail in connection with the murder of Brianna Connolly.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer against Alcantara Dias on Thursday and asked police to arrange a controlled transfer if he becomes eligible for release.
DHS said in a statement, per Fox News: "The safest way to arrest and remove criminal illegal aliens from our streets is by lodging arrest detainers."
DHS said in a statement: "7 of the top 10 safest cities in the United States cooperate with ICE. We are urging the Framingham Police Department to participate in a controlled transfer of this criminal illegal alien to get him out of our communities once and for all."
According to Boston 25 News, police responded to a home in Framingham on Thursday after receiving a 911 call reporting an assaultand an unresponsive woman.
Officers found Connolly dead inside, the outlet noted.
During a court hearing, an assistant district attorney said Alcantara Dias told dispatchers he had killed Connolly "by mistake," per the outlet.
Framing: The headline emphasizes the victim's death, the perpetrator's immigration status, and the political responsibility of former President Biden. — alarmed and prosecutorial
Facts Included:
Federal authorities say they arrested an illegal immigrant accused of strangling a woman to death inside her Massachusetts home on Tuesday.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement say Flavio Alcantara Dias, 43, is an illegal immigrant from Brazil who was released into the US under former President Joe Biden’s administration, despite previous arrests for DUI and aggravated assault.
Alcantara Dias illegally entered the United States in April 2019.
In October 2024, an immigration judge granted Alcantara Dias’ motion to terminate his immigration hearings based on a technicality, bringing his immigration case to an end despite his criminal history and unlawful presence in the United States.
He was then released into the country by the Biden administration, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement.
The safest way to arrest and remove criminal illegal aliens from our streets is by lodging arrest detainers. 7 of the top 10 safest cities in the United States cooperate with ICE.
We are urging the Framingham Police Department to participate in a controlled transfer of this criminal illegal alien to get him out of our communities once and for all, the statement continued.
Our message is clear: if you come into our country illegally and break our laws, we will find you, we will arrest you, and we will deport you, DHS added.
Middlesex County Assistant District Attorney Thomas Brandt recounted a 911 call Dias made after an altercation with the 33-year-old Brianna Connolly in her home last week.
He states very clearly, ‘Can I have police? A homicide just happened here right now,’ Brandt told the courtroom, according to Boston 25 News.
He then states, ‘I ended up killing a woman by... ’ He says, ‘I went crazy and suffocated her later on, says that he strangled her,’ Brandt said, noting that Dias had been speaking Portuguese.
Brandt said Dias had told police on the call that he and Connolly had been doing drugs inside her home and got into an argument because he wanted to have sex and she did not.
Dias claimed he fell asleepand woke up to find Connolly not breathing.
Brandt added that police observed that Connolly had “blood marks on her forehead and also on the back of her head,” in addition to a “fabric-y cord around her neck.”
Framing: Highlights the suspect's immigration status and the accusation of strangling a woman to death in her Massachusetts home, relying on reports.
Facts Included:
An illegal immigrant was accused of strangling a 33-year-old woman to death inside her Massachusetts home, according to reports.
Citing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Fox News on Tuesday reported that 43-year-old Flavio Alcantara Dias, of Brazil,is being held without bail in connection with the murder of Brianna Connolly.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer against Alcantara Dias on Thursday and asked police to arrange a controlled transfer if he becomes eligible for release.
DHS said in a statement, per Fox News: "The safest way to arrest and remove criminal illegal aliens from our streets is by lodging arrest detainers."
DHS said in a statement: "7 of the top 10 safest cities in the United States cooperate with ICE. We are urging the Framingham Police Department to participate in a controlled transfer of this criminal illegal alien to get him out of our communities once and for all."
According to Boston 25 News, police responded to a home in Framingham on Thursday after receiving a 911 call reporting an assaultand an unresponsive woman.
Officers found Connolly dead inside, the outlet noted.
During a court hearing, an assistant district attorney said Alcantara Dias told dispatchers he had killed Connolly "by mistake," per the outlet.
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ClaimFederal authorities say they arrested an illegal immigrant accused of strangling a woman to death inside her Massachusetts home on Tuesday.
ClaimImmigration and Customs Enforcement say Flavio Alcantara Dias, 43, is an illegal immigrant from Brazil who was released into the US under former President Joe Biden’s administration, despite previous arrests for DUI and aggravated assault.
ClaimIn October 2024, an immigration judge granted Alcantara Dias’ motion to terminate his immigration hearings based on a technicality, bringing his immigration case to an end despite his criminal history and unlawful presence in the United States.
ClaimWe are urging the Framingham Police Department to participate in a controlled transfer of this criminal illegal alien to get him out of our communities once and for all.
ClaimMiddlesex County Assistant District Attorney Thomas Brandt recounted a 911 call Dias made after an altercation with the 33-year-old Brianna Connolly in her home last week.
ClaimHe then states, ‘I ended up killing a woman by mistake.’ He says, ‘I went crazy and suffocated her later on, says that he strangled her,’ Brandt said, noting that Dias had been speaking Portuguese.
ClaimBrandt said Dias had told police on the call that he and Connolly had been doing drugs inside her home and got into an argument because he wanted to have sex and she did not.
ClaimBrandt added that police observed that Connolly had “blood marks on her forehead and also on the back of her head,” in addition to a “fabric-y cord around her neck.”
ClaimCiting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Fox News on Tuesday reported that 43-year-old Flavio Alcantara Dias, of Brazil,is being held without bailin connection with the murder of Brianna Connolly.
ClaimThe media outlet said the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(ICE) lodged a detainer against Alcantara Dias on Thursday and asked police to arrange a controlled transfer if he becomes eligible for release.
ClaimAccording to Boston 25 News, police responded to a home in Framingham on Thursday after receiving a 911 call reporting an assaultand an unresponsive woman.