Torture on the streets: Lynchings in three Brazilian metropolis (2011-2020)
Fabio Magalhães Candotti,
Luiz Rogério Lopes Silva
Abstract:This article presents the main results of a research conducted on lynchings in three Brazilian metropolis from three distinct regions: Manaus, Greater São Luís, and Greater Vitória. By analyzing newspapers articles, we obtained the frequency of cases, the proportion of deaths, motivations, instruments used, the profile of the victims, police action, and an analysis of the nature of the journalistic record. Compared to similar previous studies, the results show the differences in lynching assemblage and support… Show more
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