A man armed with a knife was arrested in Garça, São Paulo, after threatening to kill his mother, sister, and sister-in-law. The incident occurred on Thursday, the 12th, when the victims approached the Delegacia de Defesa da Mulher (DDM) to file a complaint regarding the threats made against them. According to the police report, the man coerced his relatives and brandished the knife, instilling fear among them due to his past violent behavior.

This individual has a history of violent crime, having previously attempted to murder his mother in 2018, which led to his hospitalization in a custody hospital. The police report detailed that the women felt so unsafe that they began locking their doors at night and avoided eating food prepared in the home for fear of potential poisoning. This situation underscores the serious nature of domestic violence and the ongoing threat posed by individuals with a history of such behavior.

The escalation of violence led to a confrontation with police, where the man was described as being agitated and aggressive. In light of these developments, he was transported to a local emergency care unit. This alarming incident highlights the wider issue of domestic violence in Brazil and the critical need for effective interventions to protect vulnerable individuals from similar threats.