1 of 4 Jewelry that belonged to Hebe Camargo was stolen from the new owner’s home Photo: Reproduction/Personal Archive Jewelry that belonged to Hebe Camargo was stolen from the new owner’s home Photo: Reproduction/Personal Archive
At least seven jewelsworth almost R$3 million, and which belonged to the television presenter Hebe Camargo (died 2012) were stolen from the businesswoman’s home last week Lilian Goncalvesin Alto de Pinheiros, a highend neighborhood in the western zone of São Paulo.
Lilian owns bars and nightclubs in the capital. The victim is also the singer’s daughter Nelson Goncalves (died 1998) and had purchased Hebe’s personal items after her death.
She told that g1 have paid $600,000 (R$ 2,928,660.00 when converted from dollars to real) to keep the seven pieces of the iconic presenter: a set of collar and couple glittering earrings, both in the shape of a shooting star (or comet); one White gold ring that imitates a rose; and another couple toys It is red ruby ring.
“What matters most to me is the sentimental value. Hebe was a goddess, my friend,” Lilian told the reporter this Wednesday. Her father was also a friend of the famous presenter and even went to her shows to sing in his distinctive voice the romantic songs that shaped her career.
Until the last update of this report Civilian police had recovered four of the stolen jewelry items (the necklace set and the pair of comet earrings and a rose ring). According to the investigation, an employee of the victim confessed to the crime and stated that she stole the items because she has eight children and needed money as she was in financial difficulties. The woman had been cleaning the apartment for two months.
According to police, an employee stole jewelry
2 of 4 Lilian Gonçalves wore a “comet” necklace and earrings belonging to Hebe Camargo during a party in São Paulo last Thursday (2). She is the daughter of singer Nelson Gonçalves Photo: Reproduction/Personal Archive Lilian Gonçalves wore a “comet” necklace and earrings belonging to Hebe Camargo during a party in São Paulo last Thursday (2). She is the daughter of the singer Nelson Gonçalves Photo: Reproduction/Personal Archive
On Monday (6), the employee was taken to the police station, where she indicated the location where the four jewels were located, and finally she was charged “qualified theft”. However, the woman denied taking the other three pieces of jewelry, which have not yet been found and are being sought. Because there was no crime and she was cooperating with police, she was released to respond to the crime in freedom. The report was unable to locate her to comment on the matter.
Accordingly 14th Police District (DP)In Pinheiros, which is investigating the case, the employee had sold the necklace and the pair of comet earrings as well as the rose ring R$25,000 to the owner of a jewelry store in the south zone of São Paulo. Police went to the business and spoke to the owner, who returned the four pieces that once belonged to Hebe. He was not arrested.
“The alleged recipient of the jewelry is still under investigation to determine whether he committed the crime of negligent, unintentional or intentional receipt and whether he knew that the items were stolen,” the delegate said Felipe Nakamura for the g1.
3 of 4 Cyro Guimarães and his wife Lilian Gonçalves in a photo taken last Thursday (2), when the businesswoman wore the “Comet” necklace and earrings by Hebe Camargo to a party in São Paulo Photo: Reproduction/Personal Archive Cyro Guimarães and his wife Lilian Gonçalves in a photo taken last Thursday (2), when the businesswoman wore the “Comet” necklace and earrings by Hebe Camargo to a party in São Paulo Photo: Reproduction/Personal Archive
According to police, Lilian said she noticed last Friday (3) that the jewelry had disappeared from her house, a day after she wore it to a party in the capital São Paulo. Since no one other than the employees entered the house where she lives with her husband, the police focused their investigation on listening to the employees. The employee responsible for the theft had no criminal record.
“Beyond the financial value, the current owner of the jewelry made it clear to us that the jewelry has immense sentimental value to her as it belonged to Hebe, who was a good friend of hers,” the delegate said. “We went to the apartment and discovered it was not a gang specializing in jewelery theft as there were no signs of a breakin at the property. We then expressed suspicion that the crime was committed by someone who had access to the house, possibly stealing the pieces one by one.”
Hebe had jewelry stolen in 2008
4 of 4 earrings and a rose ring that belonged to Hebe Camargo were bought by friend and businesswoman Lilian Gonçalves after the presenter’s death; the ring was recovered by the police Photo: Reproduction/Personal Archive Earrings and a rose ring that belonged to Hebe Camargo were bought by friend and businesswoman Lilian Gonçalves after the presenter’s death; The ring was recovered by the police Photo: Reproduction/Personal Archives
It was the second time Hebe’s jewelry was stolen. The last time happened in 2008, when thieves broke into the presenter’s apartment, also in the western zone of São Paulo, and stole a safe with valuables. At this point, the police had not yet announced which parts were taken and whether they were later recovered.
Fearing that the comet and rose ring jewelry would be stolen again, Lilian told the reporter that after she found them, she also kept them in a safe, but it was in a bank.
“When the police chief said, ‘Lilian, we recovered the comet,’ I went straight to the police station, put the necklace around my neck to leave, and then ‘fainted’ because of the emotions I felt at that moment ‘. In addition to leaving the jewelry in the safe bank, I plan to insure it and even my shadow,” said the businesswoman.
Hebe was one of the biggest icons of Brazilian television. The presenter died on September 29, 2012 in São Paulo at the age of 83. She had been battling cancer since 2010 and died this morning after suffering a cardiac arrest as she lay down to sleep, according to the SBT press office.
In more than 60 years of television history, Hebe had her own style of interviewing people. She became known for the expression “sweetie,” which was used to praise guests. Another trademark was kissing interviewees who passed his famous sofa. In addition to wearing jewelry and clothes.
Hebe Maria Monteiro de Camargo Ravagnani was born in Taubaté, in the interior of São Paulo, 130 km from the capital, and began her career as a singer. She came to television shortly after the founding of the first Brazilian channel, TV Tupi, where she appeared as a singer in programs.
She made her debut as a presenter in 1955 on the show “O mundo é das Mulheres” on TV Paulista, the first attraction specifically for women. Since then he has worked for channels such as TV Record, Bandeirantes, Rede TV and SBT.
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The public singer Metralha as Antônio Gonçalves Sobral was called because of his stutter, even before he made a name for himself under the stage name Nelson Gonçalves had nationwide distribution with his music in the 1940s, the era of radio, bolero and samba canção male voice.
In total, the singer would have sold an estimated 50 million copies between LPs and compacts (singles from Nelson’s time). A figure that is compatible with the popularity of this performer, who, from the point of view of loyal listeners of the baritone’s radio stations and records, has lived through fashion trends and musical movements without ever falling out of fashion.
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