Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Leite Rosa Neto, 56, was arrested on suspicion of femicide and procedural fraud following the death of his wife, Gisele Alves Santana, 32, on the morning of February 18. He allegedly sent text messages to her claiming that all married women should be 'obedient and submissive' while expressing discontent over financial expenditures related to their relationship. These communication details were included in the public prosecutor's indictment against him in São Paulo.

Gisele was found dead in an apartment in Brás, central São Paulo, just a month after the troubling messages were exchanged. The military police’s internal legal defense argued that Neto's arrest was unlawful, stating that the authority issuing the arrest had no jurisdiction over the case. They also criticized the release of information about Neto's private life as being taken out of context, suggesting it could unfairly damage his reputation and dignity.

This case highlights ongoing issues related to domestic violence and gender-based violence in Brazil, as concerns rise over systemic misogyny within societal attitudes. The implications of the lieutenant colonel's sentiments, as documented in his messages, raise questions about the dangerous ideology surrounding traditional gender roles, which can contribute to violence against women, prompting discussions on the need for legal reforms and societal awareness.