The Justice of Amazonas sentenced Antônio Márcio Silva de Castro to 66 years, 10 months, and 15 days in prison for the premeditated murders of his ex-girlfriend, Manuella Sabrina Barros Queirós, and her boyfriend, Victor Hugo de Oliveira Flores. The crime took place on June 8, 2025, in the Novo Aleixo neighborhood of Manaus, where the victims were shot within their residence. Motives indicated by the investigation suggest jealousy played a significant role in this tragic incident.

The trial occurred at the Enoch Reis Forum in Manaus, where the jury found Antônio guilty of feminicídio (femicide) and qualified homicide. The prosecution emphasized the need for a strong sentence due to the nature of the crime and its domestic violence context, seeking to highlight the severity of such acts against women. The defense, however, argued that the incident should be classified as simple homicide and claimed legitimate defense for the murder of Victor Hugo, which the jury ultimately rejected.

This case underscores the ongoing issues of domestic violence and gender-related crimes in Brazil, emphasizing the legal system's efforts to address these severe societal problems. The significant sentence is seen as a message against such violence and reveals the judiciary's stance on protecting victims of domestic abuse, particularly in instances where the crime is motivated by jealousy and possessiveness.