Erismar Rodrigues Moreira
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Erismar Rodrigues Moreira (d. October 29 2005), also known as "Bem-Te-Vi" was a gang
leader in the Brazil
ian slum Rocinha
, in Rio De Janeiro
.
Moreira's family moved to Rocinha looking for work. His father then left Moreira's mother and children, traveling south. Moreira joined his first gang, Comando Vermelho
(Red Command), at age 14. He stayed with Commando Vermelho until early 2004, when he switched allegiances to Amigos dos Amigos
(Friends of Friends), which then quickly took control of Rocinha.
In April 2004 Luciano Barbosa, the Amigos dos Amigos boss, was killed by police, and Moreira took his place, controlling cocaine-packing and selling. He gained the nickname Bem-Te-Vi. Moreira was known for his extravagant lifestyle. He often carried around guns needlessly and had several girlfriends. His band and himself had several gold plated pistols and assault rifles. His large gang had a complete hierarchy of various layers including bodyguards, security guards, contention keepers, soldiers, pushers, and watchguards.
Always very ruthless, anyone crossing certain understood laws of the shantytowns or most certainly an undercover policeman caught by this gang would be brought to end by one choice from a number of possible gruesome deaths. The parallel power that dominates the favelas brings cops to one particularly popular execution within the underworld's street justice called the "micro-ondas"
(micro-wave), which carbonises a body inside a flaming, gas-soaked stand of tires.
Moreira was alleged to have connections with prominent Brazilian soccer players (for example Júlio César
of Inter Milan
), musicians and actors.
Moreira also gained the respect of the Rocinha populace by hosting expensive parties and defending the community. Moreira was killed by Police in Operation Trojan early in the morning of October 29th 2005
.
Gang
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leader in the Brazil
Brazil
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ian slum Rocinha
Rocinha
Rocinha is the largest favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is located in Rio's South Zone between the districts of São Conrado and Gávea. Rocinha is built on a steep hillside overlooking Rio de Janeiro, and is located about one kilometre from a nearby beach...
, in Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
.
Moreira's family moved to Rocinha looking for work. His father then left Moreira's mother and children, traveling south. Moreira joined his first gang, Comando Vermelho
Comando Vermelho
Comando Vermelho is a Brazilian criminal organization founded in 1979 in the prison Cândido Mendes, on the Ilha Grande island, Rio de Janeiro, as a collection of ordinary convicts and left-wing political prisoners who were members of the Falange Vermelha , which fought the military dictatorship...
(Red Command), at age 14. He stayed with Commando Vermelho until early 2004, when he switched allegiances to Amigos dos Amigos
Amigos dos Amigos
Amigos dos Amigos is a criminal organization that operates in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. It was started up in 1998 when a member of Comando Vermelho was expelled from the organization for ordering the murder of another member. The gang's main rivals are Comando Vermelho and Terceiro...
(Friends of Friends), which then quickly took control of Rocinha.
In April 2004 Luciano Barbosa, the Amigos dos Amigos boss, was killed by police, and Moreira took his place, controlling cocaine-packing and selling. He gained the nickname Bem-Te-Vi. Moreira was known for his extravagant lifestyle. He often carried around guns needlessly and had several girlfriends. His band and himself had several gold plated pistols and assault rifles. His large gang had a complete hierarchy of various layers including bodyguards, security guards, contention keepers, soldiers, pushers, and watchguards.
Always very ruthless, anyone crossing certain understood laws of the shantytowns or most certainly an undercover policeman caught by this gang would be brought to end by one choice from a number of possible gruesome deaths. The parallel power that dominates the favelas brings cops to one particularly popular execution within the underworld's street justice called the "micro-ondas"
Necklacing
Necklacing is the practice of summary execution and torture carried out by forcing a rubber tyre, filled with petrol, around a victim's chest and arms, and setting it on fire...
(micro-wave), which carbonises a body inside a flaming, gas-soaked stand of tires.
Moreira was alleged to have connections with prominent Brazilian soccer players (for example Júlio César
Júlio César Soares Espíndola
Júlio César Soares de Espíndola , commonly known as simply Júlio César, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Internazionale of the Italian Serie A...
of Inter Milan
F.C. Internazionale Milano
Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always...
), musicians and actors.
Moreira also gained the respect of the Rocinha populace by hosting expensive parties and defending the community. Moreira was killed by Police in Operation Trojan early in the morning of October 29th 2005
October 2005
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