A man suspected of murdering 16-year-old Alexsandro Martins by stabbing him in Sarapuí, São Paulo, has been arrested. The incident occurred on Saturday, when the victim approached the home of the suspect's ex-partner, who is also the mother of his 12-year-old daughter. Reports indicate that the suspect confronted and stabbed Martins after believing he was attempting to pursue the girl.

After the stabbing, the suspect fled the scene but was located the next day in a nearby wooded area. Initially, he was questioned by the police and subsequently released, as the authorities determined he had turned himself in and there was no immediate evidence to hold him. However, following further investigation and the issuance of an arrest warrant from the judiciary due to threats made toward his ex-partner, he was apprehended on Monday.

The case has drawn attention from local media and community members, particularly considering the suspect's troubling relationship with his daughter and the implications of such incidents related to domestic violence and the safety of minors. The ongoing investigation may uncover more details regarding the motivations for the attack and the dynamics involved in this tragic situation.