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A letter written by the wife of a man accused of arranging a taxi driver's murder has emerged as crucial evidence of premeditated crime in Brazil.

Laura Sugden reflects on the tragedy of losing her partner, Shane Gilmer, to a crossbow attack by their neighbor, while advocating for new bans on such weapons.

Maria Helena de Souza was fatally shot, and her stepmother is the primary suspect in the case.

A grandfather shot his 23-year-old grandson during a family dispute in Himachal Pradesh, indicating the violent escalation of personal conflicts.

A man has been arrested after allegedly fatally attacking his partner and seriously injuring their 13-year-old daughter in Barsinghausen near Hanover.

A woman was killed and her 13-year-old daughter critically injured in an attack reportedly by the girl's father in Barsinghausen near Hannover.

Norwegian Katrine, who killed her husband in Spain, has been released on bail as her defense attorney argues she acted in self-defense.

A woman from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, committed suicide after enduring domestic violence in two marriages, highlighting the severe issue of marital abuse.

The defense strategies for Jairinho and Monique aim for acquittal in the upcoming trial concerning the death of 4-year-old Henry Borel, involving challenges to evidence and claims of mental distress.

Leniel Borel, the father of four-year-old Henry Borel, expresses his relentless pursuit of justice following his son's tragic death five years ago, with a jury trial set to commence shortly.

A woman's suicide in Jhansi, India, highlights the severe issue of marital torture she faced in both of her marriages.

Tiago Sóstenes Miranda de Matos, a prison director in Bahia, is suspected of murdering his girlfriend Flávia Barros just a week after starting their relationship in Aracaju.

A man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing musician Greg Bryce at Club Merewether in Newcastle.

The article discusses newly released body camera footage revealing Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Neto's behavior following the police response to the shooting of his wife, police officer Gisele Alves Santana.

A man in Hortolândia, Brazil, was arrested for attempted femicide after stabbing his partner and fleeing the scene.

In Mato Grosso, Brazil, nine cases of violence against women were recorded in just seven hours, including domestic and psychological abuse as well as attempts at femicide.

Lucas Silva Raymundo was arrested for attempting to stab his ex-girlfriend's new partner in a domestic dispute fueled by jealousy.

A prominent Latvian politician reveals her three-year ordeal of emotional and physical abuse, emphasizing the need for women to speak out against violence.

A woman was arrested in Boituva, SP, for allegedly stabbing her partner to death during an argument.

A Brazilian judge has initiated a project called 'Somos Marias' aimed at combating domestic violence, winning notable awards for its success in addressing this critical issue.

In a shocking incident in Lucknow, a 36-year-old woman, Ranjana Verma, killed her 69-year-old mother-in-law, Nirmala Devi, in collusion with her 21-year-old boyfriend, Rajan Sharma.

A financial assistance program for women victims of violence in Sergipe, Brazil, is now open for applications, providing six monthly payments of R$ 500 to eligible applicants.

The husband of a Moroccan woman who was brutally attacked in Sevilla la Nueva has been arrested for allegedly hiring hitmen to end her life.

A 23-year-old woman was arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil, after threatening family members and attempting to set her mother-in-law's house on fire while two children were present.

Tiago Sóstenes, the director of a penal facility in Paulo Afonso, is suspected of murdering his girlfriend Flávia Barros in a hotel in Aracaju, Sergipe, before attempting to take his own life.

Anderson Gonçalves de Aguiar, a 48-year-old bricklayer, was shot four times in his home in Cariacica after a violent domestic dispute with his wife.

A Brazilian businessman, Luziano Rosa Parreira, is suspected of killing his wife, Antônia Tomaz Vieira, before taking his own life in Goiás.

A 58-year-old woman in Canarana, Brazil, has requested urgent protective measures against her 15-year-old grandson following instances of psychological violence and aggressive behavior.

Neighbors express horror over the circumstances surrounding the death of a child found in an apartment fire, leading to the mother's detention and a murder investigation.

Flávia Barros, a 38-year-old businesswoman and law student from Bahia, was shot dead in a hotel in Aracaju, allegedly by her partner, Tiago Sóstenes Miranda de Matos.

A study by Statistics Finland reveals that about half of Finnish women have experienced psychological violence in their relationships.

A woman was shot dead in a hotel in Aracaju and another was stabbed in Capela, highlighting ongoing feminicide issues in Brazil.

A 63-year-old woman is suspected of shooting her 50-year-old stepdaughter following a familial dispute in rural Igrejinha, Brazil.

A 54-year-old man was arrested in Salvaterra, Brazil, for threatening his ex-partner and violating a protective order after previously being jailed for similar offenses.

The trial for the Henry Borel case starts on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on the allegations against the child's mother and her partner.

Wendrews Sant Ana Vieira dos Santos is a fugitive suspected of attempted feminicide against his ex-wife in Praia Grande, São Paulo, after allegedly striking her with a blunt object.

A Federal Police officer in Argentina was shot dead in her home, with her 15-year-old son being the main suspect in the case.

A 38-year-old woman and her 26-year-old girlfriend have been arrested after fatally stabbing the woman's 86-year-old father, showing no remorse according to police.

A 42-year-old woman in Brazil was stabbed by her partner during a domestic dispute but sought help from a police patrol that was nearby.

A 21-year-old woman named Raiane Maria Silva Santos was found lying and bleeding in a Goiânia condominium after a friend heard a dispute, leading to the arrest of her boyfriend for her murder.

A man in Paraíba is suspected of murdering his wife and subsequently attempting suicide.

A recent study revealed that there are 70 daily cases of domestic violence related to alcohol consumption in São Paulo, totaling over 50,000 incidents from 2023 to 2024.

A man in his sixties has been arrested in Horten, Norway, following a violent incident involving a woman in her fifties who was hospitalized.

An investigation has been opened in Aveyron following the disappearance of a mother and her 13-year-old son, with significant search efforts underway.

A man was arrested for assaulting and holding his ex-partner captive in Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul.

A woman in Unnao conspired with her lover to murder her husband after family disputes, hiring him for 40,000 rupees, leading to their arrest by police.

Dale Cole has been convicted of murdering his girlfriend, Lisa Holland, after subjecting her to prolonged abuse leading to her fatal fall down the stairs.

Katrine (51), accused of murdering her husband in Spain, claims self-defense as she awaits trial after spending 19 months in high-security prison before being released on bail.

In Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, a young woman committed suicide after discovering her husband's deception about being married.

An 11-year-old girl was shot in Mendoza, Argentina, after opening her front door to respond to a call, with investigations ongoing regarding a possible link to a recent shooting in the area.