Wellington Patrezi Batista Pereira, aged 20, has confessed to the police that he killed his girlfriend, 18-year-old Beatriz Benevides da Silva, in Três Lagoas, Brazil. The confession came after police found Beatriz's body in their shared apartment, concealed beneath a mattress and exhibiting signs of strangulation. Pereira indicated that ongoing conflicts in their relationship were a contributing factor, claiming Beatriz often criticized his actions and expressed a desire to end their relationship.

The investigation, led by delegate Gabriel Salles, revealed that the couple had been dating for over a year, having maintained a long-distance relationship until Wellington moved to Três Lagoas from Corumbá. After Beatriz's death was confirmed by the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu), authorities were able to gather crucial information regarding the dynamics of their relationship. Pereira's comments about her wanting to end things raise questions about domestic violence and the tragic outcomes of abusive relationships.

This case sheds light on the alarming rates of violence against women in Brazil, where many such acts, often rooted in possessiveness and jealousy, go unreported and continue to threaten the safety and wellbeing of women. The details of this incident are likely to prompt discussions on the need for better intervention strategies and protective measures to support those in abusive situations.