The jury trial of Antônio Márcio Silva de Castro, a 52-year-old man, commenced on Tuesday, October 24, at the Ministro Henoch Reis Forum in Manaus. He stands accused of the premeditated murder of his 23-year-old ex-girlfriend, Manuella Sabrina Barros Queirós, and her 27-year-old boyfriend, Victor Hugo de Oliveira Flores. The tragic incident occurred on June 8, 2025, in the neighborhood of Novo Aleixo in North Manaus, stemming from motives of jealousy according to the police investigation. Witness testimonies and evidence presented during the trial look to establish the circumstances surrounding the crime and any factors contributing to this violent act.

The case is being examined by the 2nd Jury Court of the Manaus Court of Justice (TJAM), presided over by Judge Leonardo Mattedi Matarangas. On behalf of the Amazonas Public Ministry, prosecutor Gabriel Salvino Chagas do Nascimento, with support from attorneys Camila Santana de Lima and Jadiane de Sena Kavadi, is pursuing justice in this alarming case. The defense team representing the accused includes André Humberto Fortes Papaléo, Isabel Luana Nobre Papaléo, and Eguinaldo Gonçalves de Moura, who will argue the defendant’s side during the proceedings.

With six eyewitnesses expected to testify during the trial, their accounts could play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the case. The public’s attention to this trial reflects broader concerns regarding domestic violence and the legal system's efforts to address such issues within Brazilian society. This high-profile case not only seeks to deliver justice for the victims but also raises questions about the societal factors that contribute to such violent behavior, emphasizing the need for violence prevention strategies in the community.