Fabiano Gomes do Nascimento was sentenced to 18 years and nine months in prison for the murder of his ex-wife, Verônica Mendes de Lima Gomes, a crime that occurred in 2024 in the neighborhood of Jaguaribe, João Pessoa. The court proceedings, held in João Pessoa on Wednesday, revealed a tragic story of domestic violence that escalated to femicide, highlighting the dangerous situations that some women face when attempting to separate from their partners.

During the trial, the defense argued that Nascimento acted negligently by carrying a firearm, attempting to downplay the severity of the act and arguing for the classification of the crime as culpable homicide rather than intentional murder. However, the prosecution countered with a strong case for qualified homicide, emphasizing the premeditated nature of the crime and the pattern of threats that preceded the shooting, including a post Nascimento made on social media on the day he received divorce papers.

This case underscores significant issues surrounding domestic violence in Brazil, where femicide rates remain alarmingly high. The court's decision to classify the act as femicide shows the legal recognition of the severity of gender-based violence and the urgent need to address such incidents through better protective measures and societal change.