Luiz Antonio de Oliveira Cruz, aged 53, surrendered to the Civil Police in Morro Agudo, São Paulo, three days after allegedly killing his ex-wife, Jaqueline Limeira de Oliveira, aged 30, outside a fast-food restaurant. The incident occurred on Wednesday night when Cruz shot Oliveira multiple times in public view, leading to his immediate flight from the scene. After evading arrest, he was considered a fugitive until his submission to the authorities.

Upon his arrest, Cruz was placed in preventive custody charged with feminicide, a serious crime in Brazil which acknowledges the gender-based nature of violence against women. During the police interrogation, he provided some background on his relationship with Oliveira but opted to remain silent on the specifics of the murder, exercising his right to refrain from self-incrimination. His defense attorney accompanied him during this process, although Cruz failed to present the weapon used in the crime, claiming he had lost it during his escape.

The case not only highlights the ongoing issues of domestic violence in Brazil but also brings attention to the systemic failures that allow such tragic events to continue. Feminicide, as a legal term, serves to emphasize the need for legal and societal changes in protecting victims of domestic violence and holding perpetrators accountable. This incident serves as a grim reminder of the urgency for improved support systems for women facing abuse, and the necessary legal reforms to protect them.