In an absolutely horrific report, João Rodrigo Silva Santos, who formally played soccer professionally, has been declared dead. The death has been deemed a homicide after his severed head was left on the doorstep of Santos’ own home, located in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

In an absolutely horrific report, João Rodrigo Silva Santos, who formally played soccer professionally, has been declared dead in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The death's been deemed a homicide after his severed head was left on the doorstep of Santos’ own home.

Santos’ wife knew something was wrong when her husband didn’t return home on a recent Monday night. Eyewitnesses had reported seeing him with some unknown suspects, who were assaulting Santos and forcing him into a vehicle.

The morning after he went missing, the wife opened the door to find a backpack - inside was Santos’ head. His eyes and tongue had been cut out.

Local police have also found a man’s torso in a body of water near the city. Family members have reportedly confirmed that body belongs to Santos.

According to friends and relatives, the 35-year-old soccer player didn’t have any known enemies. It was also pointed out that no threats were made to the Santos family prior to the killing.