Messages collected by the Military Police's Corregedoria from Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Neto's cellphone reveal that his wife, police officer Gisele Alves Santana, was physically assaulted by him merely 13 days before her tragic death. On February 6, in a text exchange, Gisele accused Geraldo of always looking for a reason to argue and recounted an incident from February 5 when he reportedly struck her and yelled at her. These personal messages shed light on the tumultuous nature of their relationship leading up to the fatal incident.

Gisele Alves Santana was found dead in their shared apartment in Brás, São Paulo, on February 18. The seriousness of the physical abuse claims is underscored by the timeline of events; only days before her death, Gisele expressed her fears and experiences of violence within the marriage. According to the Corregedoria's investigation report accessed by TV Globo, this information forms a critical part of the evidence against Neto, who is currently under arrest pending further inquiries into the circumstances surrounding his wife's death.

The implications of these findings raise serious concerns about domestic violence within the ranks of the police, especially considering that both the accused and the victim were members of law enforcement. This case highlights the urgent need for addressing issues of domestic abuse across professions where such violence may be hidden or underreported, supporting the calls for reforms and better protective measures for victims inside and outside of the police force.