Mar 12 • 09:10 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Man who tried to kill wife who was lost in the woods for three days is charged by the MP in Ceará

A man has been charged with attempted homicide and rape after his wife escaped and survived three days lost in the woods in Ceará, Brazil.

Rômulo Rhands Casimiro Bezerra, a 39-year-old man known as 'Gangster,' has been charged with attempted homicide and rape in connection to a violent incident involving his partner in Acopiara, Ceará. The attack occurred in February when Bezerra, allegedly under the influence of drugs, assaulted the 40-year-old woman during a domestic dispute, leading her to flee the scene.

The victim managed to survive for three days in the wilderness before being rescued. According to the public prosecutor's office, Bezerra subjected his partner to sexual abuse and subsequent physical violence, using punches and a blunt object to inflict harm. The abusive relationship had reportedly lasted for four months prior to this incident, indicating a pattern of domestic violence.

This case shines a light on the critical issues of domestic abuse and the desperate situations faced by victims in Brazil. The local community and authorities are urged to take action against such violence, especially considering the harrowing experience endured by the victim and the need for comprehensive support systems to aid survivors of domestic violence, including legal protection and psychological services.

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