Feb 20 • 20:26 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Police investigate the death of a beaten woman who sought hospital care 4 times before dying in PA

The death of Dayane Leitão dos Santos, who was beaten during a fight and sought medical help four times before her death, is under investigation by police in Jacundá, Brazil.

The Civil Police in Brazil are conducting an investigation into the death of Dayane Leitão dos Santos, who died after being beaten during a fight in Jacundá, Pará. The incident occurred on February 13, when Dayane was attacked outside a venue on Avenida Cristo Rei. Surveillance footage reveals that she was violently beaten, suffering kicks, having her hair pulled, and sustaining significant blows to the head. Despite seeking medical help four times between February 13 and 17, she was only treated and released after three visits, not receiving adequate care until her condition worsened at the fourth visit.

The police have already identified and interrogated the suspects involved in the attack, and a police inquiry is underway to assess the culpability of each person involved. The investigation is focusing on both the circumstances of the fight and the medical response that Dayane received after the assault. The failure to properly address her injuries in the hospital calls into question the efficacy of medical protocols in emergency situations, particularly for victims of violence.

This case has sparked significant local concern regarding women's safety and the treatment of assault victims in healthcare settings. As advocates call for greater accountability and improved medical responses, the tragic circumstances surrounding Dayane's death highlight the urgent need for reforms in both law enforcement and medical practices regarding domestic violence and violent crimes in Brazil.

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