Andre Rebelo Faces Murder Charges After Mother's Death
- Andre Rebelo was involved in a police investigation after his mother, Colleen Rebelo, died in May 2020.
- Police found evidence of suspicious life insurance policies and internet searches related to his mother's death.
- Rebelo was charged with fraud in October 2020 and murder in November 2022, which he denies.
On May 25, 2020, Colleen Rebelo passed away, leading to an ongoing investigation involving her son, Andre Rebelo. Police received a warrant to install listening devices in Rebelo's home as part of a fraud inquiry relating to three life insurance policies taken out against his mother shortly before her death, amounting to $1.15 million. Evidence presented in court showed that Rebelo conducted internet searches related to aneurysms and inquests following his mother's passing. He was charged with fraud in October 2020 and subsequently with murder in November 2022, despite denying the allegations. The investigation revealed Rebelo's financial struggles and potential motives connected to insurance claims. His online portrayal of a lavish lifestyle contrasted his significant debts at the time of his mother's death.