A man has been arrested in Paraná for the murder of Sr. Nadia Gavanski, an 82-year-old nun found dead in the convent Irmãs Servas de Maria Imaculada. This incident occurred on Saturday, around 1:30 PM, when the man jumped over the convent wall. During his encounter with the nun, he attempted to deceive her into thinking he was there for work, but she grew suspicious and questioned him, prompting a violent attack.

According to the Civil Police of Paraná, the suspect had been released from provisional custody just two months prior to this crime, having been arrested for qualified theft in December 2025. His history includes multiple police encounters since 2024 for various offenses, including robbery, theft, and domestic violence. Authorities have yet to disclose the names of the individuals involved, but the case raises serious concerns about the adequacy of the existing judicial measures to prevent violent crime by repeat offenders.

The nature of the crime and the profile of the assailant indicate systemic issues within the criminal justice system in Brazil, especially concerning the rehabilitative processes and monitoring of individuals released back into society. As the investigation unfolds, it may lead to broader discussions on public safety and the measures needed to protect vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and religious figures, from violent crimes.