Brazilian police stated on Thursday (January 18) that the suspect within the violent homicide of New York supplier Brent Sikkema in Rio de Janeiro has been arrested. Police recognized the suspect as Cuban nationwide Alejandro Triana Trevez, Rio de Janeiro newspapers reported worldwide.
Trevize, the person caught on surveillance cameras earlier this week, stated he took $3,000 from Sikkema’s residence within the upscale Jardim Botânico neighborhood after the homicide, in line with police. Investigations revealed that the suspects traveled from Sao Paulo to Rio, the place they killed Sikma earlier than fleeing to the border state of Minas. He was making an attempt to flee Minas when he was arrested at a fuel station, worldwide the report stated.A state police murder detective advised CBN Rio Police are investigating theft that led to homicide, in line with police Related Press.
Sikkema, who based a profitable New York gallery now referred to as Sikkema Jenkins & Co, was discovered lifeless earlier this week with 18 stab wounds. He’s 75 years outdated. Sikkema Jenkins & Co has labored with artists comparable to Sheila Hicks, Vik Muniz, Kara Walker, Maria Nepomuceno and Louis Fratino, in addition to Jeffrey Gibson, who will symbolize america at this yr’s Venice Biennale.
The gallery confirmed Sikma’s loss of life earlier this week, writing in a press release that employees “are devastated by this nice loss and can proceed to uphold his legacy.”
