On the morning of Monday, the 16th, a tragic incident occurred in Bom Sucesso, MG, where a 46-year-old woman, identified as Maria da Conceição Silva, was found dead after being attacked with an axe. The local Military Police reported that the primary suspect is her ex-partner, Arivellton Corrêa Alves, aged 41, who was apprehended while attempting to flee from the scene. This incident is being investigated as a case of femicide, marking the eighth femicide reported in the southern region of Minas Gerais in 2026.

Maria was discovered on Joaquim Carlos Street in the Serra Bela neighborhood, suffering severe head injuries. Emergency services, including the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu), confirmed her death upon arrival. Law enforcement discovered an axe and a cellphone at the site where the body was found, which were collected as evidence for the investigation. The authorities worked quickly to isolate the area and call in forensics to gather more information regarding the crime.

Witness testimonies led investigators directly to Arivellton, the victim's former partner. The police conducted extensive searches, including combing through wooded areas, ultimately locating him as he attempted to escape the vicinity. The escalation of such violent crimes against women is alarming, highlighting the urgent need for effective measures to combat femicide and support victims in Brazil.