Eliel Pimentel Fraga has been sentenced to 43 years and 3 months in prison after being found guilty of the feminicide of his ex-partner, Adriele de Freitas Pimentel, in Indaiatuba, São Paulo. The crime took place in September 2024, and in addition to the homicide charge, Fraga was also convicted of stalking and animal cruelty, resulting in additional fines. This case highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence in Brazil and the legal ramifications for perpetrators.

At the time of her murder at the age of 35, Adriele had been separated from Fraga for two years and had previously filed a domestic violence report against him, which included a protective order. The couple were first cousins and had a 9-year-old son together. The details of the case underscore the complexities and dangers posed by domestic relationships, particularly when involving prior incidents of violence, which unfortunately culminated in this tragic outcome.

The crime took place on Rua Guará in the Recreio Campestre neighborhood, where witnesses reported seeing Adriele leave her son at a bus stop just before the incident occurred. This brutal act contributes to the urgent conversation around feminicide and domestic violence in Brazil, prompting calls for improved protective measures and legal support for victims.