Cibelle Monteiro Alves, a 22-year-old saleswoman, was fatally stabbed by her 25-year-old ex-boyfriend Cássio Henrique da Silva Zampieri inside the jewelry store where she worked after he refused to accept their breakup.
Cibelle Monteiro Alves, a 22-year-old saleswoman from São Bernardo do Campo, was tragically killed by her ex-boyfriend, 25-year-old Cássio Henrique da Silva Zampieri, inside the jewelry store where she worked. The pair had been in a relationship for five years but had ended things ten months prior, a breakup that Cássio could not accept. Despite Cibelle seeking legal protection against him for his stalking and threats, he managed to enter the store with a knife and a replica firearm before committing the violent act.
On the night of the incident, Cássio confronted Cibelle in the Vivara store at Golden Square Shopping Mall after discovering she was dating someone else. Witnesses indicated that after attempting to hide from him, she was brutally attacked as he pursued her within the store. This incident drew immediate panic as employees and customers fled to seek help for Cibelle, highlighting the terrible reality of domestic violence that can continue even after legal measures are in place.
This case not only raises alarming awareness about the dangers faced by individuals in abusive relationships but also points to the systemic failings in providing adequate protections for victims of domestic violence. Cibelle, who had previously reported incidents of violence and received a protective order, tragically became a victim despite these precautions, underscoring the urgent need for effective support systems and enforcement for those in similar situations.
