Man Sent to Jury Trial for Stabbing Ex‑Partner in Palmas

A judge in Palmas ordered that Juliano Gemmus Barbosa da Silva be tried by a popular jury for the murder of his ex‑partner, Fabíola Vieira Fonseca. The stabbing occurred on the night of 11 September 2025 near a supermarket in the Santa Bárbara district and was captured by nearby security cameras. Evidence cited includes witness statements and autopsy reports, leading to charges of femicide with aggravating circumstances for the use of a cruel method. The judge denied the defendant’s request to remain free pending trial, maintaining preventive detention to protect public order and prevent repeat offenses.

The decision moves the case to the Tribunal do Júri, where a jury will determine guilt based on the presented material evidence.