Luiz Felipe da Silva Moura was sentenced to 43 years and 6 months in prison for the murder and concealment of his ex-girlfriend's body, Mariana da Costa Nascimento, in Taubaté. The sentencing, which took place on Tuesday and lasted approximately six hours, resulted in 42 years and six months for femicide and an additional year for concealing the victim's remains. This decision was made by a jury of seven, including four men and three women, based on evidences and testimonies presented during the public trial.

The prosecution detailed that the murder occurred last June at Moura's house after a disagreement between the couple, stemming from his inability to accept the end of their 11-month relationship. Following the breakup, Mariana sought protection against Moura due to his obsessive behavior towards her, which included stalking. The prosecution claims that the victim was strangled by the accused, after which he disposed of her cellphone and a boot in a nearby river to hide the evidence of his crime.

This case highlights the issues of domestic violence and the extreme consequences of a failure to adequately protect individuals from potentially dangerous partners. The judicial system's response reflects ongoing efforts in Brazil to address femicide and increasing awareness of women's rights within a legal context, emphasizing that such acts of violence must carry severe penalties to deter future occurrences.