In a tragic case of domestic violence, a 45-year-old man named Fernando Rodrigues da Silva has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for the murder of his ex-wife, Beatriz Ribeiro Rocha Freitas, in Bálsamo, São Paulo. The crime, which occurred on March 29, 2024, involved Fernando shooting Beatriz twice in the head. The sentencing came after a 12-hour jury trial, highlighting the severity of the crime categorized under feminicide due to its malicious motives. Fernando had previously been in a five-year relationship with Beatriz, and their two-year-old child was present in the household. Beatriz had expressed her desire to break off the relationship and was planning to return to her family in Praia Grande. Tragically, she was murdered before she could execute this plan, indicating the potential dangers faced by women attempting to leave abusive situations. After turning himself in to the police four days post-murder, Fernando confessed to the crime. The case sheds light on the crucial issue of domestic violence and women's rights, reflecting the need for stronger protective measures and social support for victims.