The Court of Acre has reaffirmed the conviction of Juscelino Romeu de Almeida, a 45-year-old man found guilty of killing and dismembering his ex-girlfriend, Rayres Ferreira, who was just 23 years old. Rayres disappeared shortly after a meeting with Almeida on August 21, 2023, in the town of Brasiléia, Brazil. Despite attempts to reach out to Almeida's defense, the media has reported no response regarding the case's progression.

Almeida was initially sentenced to 32 years and 6 months in prison in October 2024 for qualified homicide, involving cruel means, a sordid motive, and being classified as femicide. As part of the original sentence, the court mandated Almeida to pay R$ 30,000 to Rayres's family. However, following an appeal, the judge deemed a specific monetary compensation unnecessary in femicide cases, leaving the final determination of damages to the Superior Court of Justice.

Almeida's legal team sought a reduction in his sentence but was unsuccessful as the presiding judge rejected the appeal. This decision underscores the judiciary's firm stance on femicide and violent crimes against women in Brazil, highlighting a societal commitment to addressing and punishing such acts of violence against women.