Suspect drags ex-girlfriend for 400 meters with car in MG presents himself to police and is arrested
A man in Brazil has been arrested after dragging his ex-girlfriend for 400 meters with his car in a case that is being investigated as attempted femicide.
In a shocking incident in Morro do Pilar, Minas Gerais, a 37-year-old man was arrested after dragging his ex-girlfriend for 400 meters with his car. The suspect, Ramon Augusto de Matos, who had been on the run, surrendered to the police at a station in Conceição do Mato Dentro. This incident, which occurred around 1 AM last Sunday, has raised serious concerns about violence against women in Brazil, particularly instances of feminicide.
Surveillance footage captured the harrowing event, showing the suspect speeding down the street before the victim managed to free herself and the car came to a halt. Authorities were called to the scene where the 27-year-old victim received medical attention for a fractured fibula and multiple abrasions. Her testimony to the police highlighted the severity of the attack, and the ongoing investigation into the case of attempted femicide continues as detectives gather more evidence.
This occurrence has sparked discussions about the alarming rate of gender-based violence in Brazil, a country where cases of femicide are tragically high. The police are taking the matter seriously, considering it an attempt of femicide, and investigations are ongoing to ensure that such violent acts are adequately addressed and prevented in the future. The growing societal awareness and legal scrutiny surrounding domestic violence may provide a path towards justice for the victims and hold offenders accountable for their actions.