Prison Director in Bahia Suspected of Feminicide in Sergipe
Flávia Barros, a businesswoman and law student, was found dead in a hotel room in Sergipe, with police investigating the case as a feminicide, while the main suspect, Tiago Sostenes Miranda de Matos, is in critical condition after a suspected suicide attempt.
Director of penal facility in Bahia is suspect of killing girlfriend with gunshot in hotel
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.
Feminicides: woman shot dead in hotel in Aracaju and another stabbed in Capela
A woman was shot dead in a hotel in Aracaju and another was stabbed in Capela, highlighting ongoing feminicide issues in Brazil.
Suspect of hitting ex-wife on the head in seaside SP is at large
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.
Man stabs partner during argument and victim manages to get help from police patrol in MT
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.
After hearing a discussion, a friend found a young woman lying bleeding in a condominium in Goiânia, says delegate
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.
Man is suspected of stabbing his wife to death and attempting to take his own life in Paraíba
A man in Paraíba is suspected of murdering his wife and subsequently attempting suicide.
From death to prison: chronology of the case of the police officer shot in the head and the messages that revealed control and threats
The article outlines the timeline of the investigation into the murder of police officer Gisele Alves Santana, which shifted from a suicide ruling to a feminicide investigation resulting in her husband's arrest.
Woman found dead with signs of violence on the sidewalk of her home in Piauí; police search for suspect
A 30-year-old woman was discovered dead outside her home in Piauí, and police are currently searching for a suspect identified as Jonas Oliveira de Sousa.
Colonel suspected of killing his wife faints in military prison and is taken to the hospital
Colonel Geraldo Neto, suspected of murdering his wife, Gisele Alves Santana, has been hospitalized after fainting in military prison following his preventive arrest.
Young woman who was killed inside a condominium had moved to Goiânia two weeks ago with her boyfriend, says investigator
A 21-year-old woman was killed in a Goiânia condominium just two weeks after moving there with her boyfriend, who has been arrested and confessed to the crime.
Police officer suspected of feminicide has preventive arrest ordered in Santarém
A police officer suspected of feminicide in Santarém, Brazil, has had a preventive arrest ordered while he remains hospitalized.
One year after a teacher was poisoned, a friend says the victim suspected betrayals but was dedicated to marriage
A year after the tragic poisoning death of Pilates teacher Larissa Rodrigues, her friend reveals that Larissa had suspicions about betrayals in her marriage but was deeply committed to her relationship.
Woman stabbed to death by husband in Redenção, southern Pará
A woman was fatally stabbed by her husband in Redenção, southern Pará, and the incident is being investigated as a feminicide.
'A little more relief', says woman after ex-husband's arrest who invaded building and shot more than 20 times at apartment door
Viviane Brasileiro expressed relief following the arrest of her ex-husband, who violently invaded her residence and attempted to kill her.
Mother of deceased police officer calls arrested lieutenant colonel a monster: 'I want him to pay for what he did'
The mother of a deceased police officer expressed relief at the arrest of her son-in-law, accusing him of murder and labeling him a 'monster' during an interview.
VIDEO: in custody hearing, lieutenant colonel insists on thesis that PM wife committed suicide
Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Neto maintains that his wife, PM soldier Gisele Alves, committed suicide, despite being charged with her feminicide and altering the crime scene.
Man who killed his pregnant ex-girlfriend and concealed her body in a lime kiln is sentenced to 31 years in prison in MG
A 28-year-old man was sentenced to 31 years in prison for murdering his 29-year-old pregnant ex-girlfriend and concealing her body.
'Relieved just to see this monster in prison': mother of police officer Gisele reacts to her son's arrest, lieutenant colonel accused of daughter's murder
The mother of police officer Gisele Alves expressed relief at the arrest of her son-in-law, Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Neto, accused of her daughter's murder, despite her broken heart over the loss.
Man who fired 20 shots at ex-wife's door did not accept separation; relationship lasted 20 years
André Maia Oliveira, who fired 20 shots at the door of his ex-partner’s home after their 20-year relationship ended, is being investigated for several crimes, including attempted feminicide.
Accused of Attempting to Kill Partner with a Weapon that Failed Three Times is Acquitted in MG
A man accused of attempting to kill his partner and their child was acquitted by a jury in Brazil due to lack of evidence.
Ex-doctor is convicted of burning mother alive in apartment in DF
Former doctor Lauro Estevão Vaz Curvo has been sentenced to 46 years in prison for burning his 94-year-old mother alive in an apartment in Águas Claras, DF.
Woman is killed after asking for child support from ex-partner in southwestern Bahia
A 42-year-old woman was shot dead after demanding child support from her ex-partner in Guanambi, Bahia, with the suspect later taking his own life.
Off-duty police officer prevents potential feminicide by disarming suspect, who flees before police arrive in São Luís
An off-duty military police officer prevented a potential feminicide by disarming a suspect who was armed and arguing with his partner in São Luís, Brazil.
Aguiar Family: How the Search with Sniffer Dogs for Missing Persons has been Conducted for Almost Two Months in RS
Search and rescue teams in Brazil are utilizing trained sniffer dogs to search for the Aguiar family, who have been missing for nearly two months.
Women's Commission: 'Discussing these issues should be the responsibility of all society', says reader
The article discusses opinions from readers on the role of women in society and the leadership of Erika Hilton in the Women's Commission, highlighting the need for societal engagement with women's issues, particularly in the face of rising feminicide rates.
Man who killed partner and left letter confessing feminicide is arrested on the coast of SP
Edmilson Ribeiro Soares, accused of murdering his partner, was arrested in Praia Grande, São Paulo, after a letter confessing the crime was discovered.
Police arrest man who invaded ex-partner's building with a gas can and shot 20 times at apartment door
A man in Recife was arrested after invading his ex-partner's building and firing 20 shots at her apartment door while threatening her.
Before calling for help for his shot wife, Lieutenant Colonel made at least 8 calls; see who he spoke to
Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Neto made multiple calls prior to seeking help for his wife, who was found shot, as detailed in a police report following the investigation of the incident.
Man sentenced to over 28 years in prison for feminicide in the rural area of Fortaleza dos Nogueiras
A man was sentenced to over 28 years in prison for the feminicide of his partner in rural Brazil, after he shot her in front of their children during a domestic dispute.
'The trauma I will carry forever,' says young woman who was hit in the head by her ex-husband
Rayssa Pires Faria, a 19-year-old victim of attempted feminicide in Praia Grande, Brazil, shares her harrowing experience of domestic violence at the hands of her ex-husband.
Young woman killed by her partner was with him in a bar moments before the crime, police say
A young woman was murdered by her partner shortly after they left a bar in Pará, Brazil, with prior reports of threats made against him.
Five days before being killed, PM Gisele warned she was 'practically single' and lieutenant colonel threatened: 'Never! It will never be!'
The article discusses the circumstances surrounding the murder of soldier Gisele Alves by her husband, Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Neto, following her declaration of wanting to separate.
Hours before being shot in the head, young woman posted on social media; see
A young woman named Carol Trinca was found dead in Santarém, Brazil, just hours after posting on social media, presumably before being a victim of femicide.
Ex-security guard who killed pharmacy attendant and was found hiding under the bed goes to trial
Felipe Alves de Souza Lima, a former pharmacy security guard, is on trial for the murder of Ana Flávia Pereira Oliveira, who was shot in the pharmacy where she worked in Cubatão, Brazil.
Man sentenced to 14 years in prison for killing partner with knife in MA
Raimundo Lopes has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for the feminicide of his partner, Sônia Regina Coelho Rodrigues, following a violent altercation in Maranhão, Brazil.
Lawyer claims he killed his wife with a shotgun in SC to ensure custody of their daughter, says police
A lawyer in Brazil confessed to killing his wife out of fear of losing custody of their daughter during an argument.
Lieutenant Colonel suspected of killing soldier wife is the first SP PM officer arrested for femicide since 2015, says Security Secretariat
Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Neto has been arrested on suspicion of killing his wife, soldier Gisele Alves, marking a significant case as he is the first São Paulo PM officer arrested for femicide since 2015.
Lieutenant Colonel accused of killing soldier wife is the 1st PM officer in SP arrested for feminicide since 2015
Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Neto has been arrested for the feminicide of his wife, soldier Gisele Alves, marking the first such case involving a military officer in São Paulo since the law was established in 2015.
Lieutenant Colonel Accused of Killing Wife Claimed to Be 'Alpha Male' and Demanded She Be 'Obedient and Submissive Beta Female'; See Messages
Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Neto has been accused of killing his wife, soldier Gisele Alves, and was found to have expressed toxic masculinity through messages prior to the incident.
Man arrested on suspicion of killing girlfriend with knife and hammer in Bahia
A 36-year-old man was arrested in Bahia, Brazil, suspected of killing his girlfriend with a knife and hammer after a disagreement.
MPPE requests that teenager be held accountable in court for triple attempted feminicide after stabbing colleagues at state school
The Public Ministry of Pernambuco has filed a representation against a 14-year-old who stabbed three classmates, seeking accountability for actions resembling attempted feminicide.
Lawyer arrested after confessing to killing wife with shotgun shot to the head in SC
A lawyer has been arrested after confessing to the murder of his wife in southern Brazil, allegedly linked to a dispute over their living arrangements.
VIDEO: lieutenant colonel is embraced by police officer upon arrival at prison in SP
Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Neto arrives at a São Paulo prison, where he will be held in preventive detention on charges of killing his wife.
São Paulo City Council approves in the first vote the name change of Peixoto Gomide Street
The São Paulo City Council approved the first vote for changing the name of Peixoto Gomide Street to Sophia Gomide Street, aiming for gender justice and reparations.
Piracicaba's Women's Defense Department Records Three Protective Measures per Day and Delegate Admits to Overload
Piracicaba's Women's Defense Department reported an overload as it registers an average of three protective measures daily amid a rising demand.
Ionara case: accused of murdering woman in front of her daughters goes to trial for feminicide in AC
A former police officer in Brazil has been ordered to stand trial for the feminicide of his partner, Ionara da Silva Nazaré, who he allegedly shot to death in front of her children.
Minister of Women comments on arrest of lieutenant colonel suspected of killing wife and attempting to stage suicide: 'May it be investigated as quickly as possible'
Brazil's Minister of Women, Márcia Lopes, has commented on the arrest of Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Leite Rosa Neto, who is under investigation for the suspected feminicide of his wife, police officer Gisele Alves Santana.
10-Year-Old Child Finds Mother Dead in House in Paraná; Police Investigates Femicide
A 10-year-old boy in Santo Antônio do Sudoeste, Brazil, discovered his mother dead at home, leading police to investigate the case as a potential femicide.
Video shows man who invaded ex-partner's building and shot 20 times at apartment door
Security camera footage captured a man, wanted for attempted femicide, invading his ex-wife's building and shooting at her apartment door.