The Civil Police in Rio Grande do Sul have launched an extensive search operation for the bodies of three missing family members: Silvana de Aguiar, aged 48, and her elderly parents Isail and Dalmira Aguiar, aged 69 and 70, respectively. The family was reported missing since January 24 and 25, and the investigation has turned increasingly grim, as Silvana is now listed as the 20th victim of femicide in the state for the year 2026. Given the timeline and circumstances, authorities believe it is unlikely her parents are still alive. Authorities have concentrated their search efforts in the forests and rivers surrounding Cachoeirinha, a city in the Greater Porto Alegre area where the family lived. This information was confirmed by the lead investigator, who noted that their search is currently unwavering, but they are operating without assistance from the Fire Department. The police have been exploring locations connected to both the suspect and the missing individuals, emphasizing the serious nature of the case as they seek closure for the families involved. While police operations have been ongoing since February 26, the lack of collaborative support from other emergency services has raised concerns about resource allocation in the search. With more than a month elapsed since the family's disappearance, the situation highlights the difficulties authorities face in resolving cases of missing persons, especially within the context of rising femicide statistics in Brazil, which is a critical social issue that demands urgent attention and action from law enforcement and the community alike.