One of Brazil’s most wealthy men has been found dead. According to reports, Jose Bezerra de Menezes Neto, also known as Binho Bezerra, was found dead in his beachside mansion located in Guaruja (on the coast near São Paulo) on Saturday morning.
Lying dead beside the 64-year-old was his wife Luciana, 62, and their dog. Oof. So tragic. And also incredibly eerie… An autopsy report already confirmed the cause of death!
Apparently, it was all due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Per The US Sun, Sao Paulo Civil Police believe the pair and their pooch died due to a leak of fumes from a boiler used to heat the building.
That said, an investigation is underway to figure out if a technical malfunction was really the cause of the gas leak. Related: Mary Kay Letourneau’s Youngest Daughter With Vili Is Pregnant! A spokesperson said it seemed like a pipe burst — meaning the gas had no way to exit the building, and instead, built up inside the home.
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