# Domestic violence incident in Rio Branco

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/domestic-violence-incident-in-rio-branco
> Updated: 2026-10-01T22:04:00.000Z. Sources: 56. Developments: 2.

In Rio Branco, a 32-year-old woman, Ana Carolina Santos de Freitas, was attacked by her husband, Francisco José, during a domestic dispute. The assailant, who arrived at the residence under the influence of alcohol, physically assaulted the victim with punches to the face before stabbing her in the abdomen with a serrated knife.

Despite her injuries, the victim managed to leave the home and seek help at a nearby butcher shop. Emergency medical services provided initial treatment and transported her to the Rio Branco Emergency Room, where she was reported to be in stable condition. 

Local military police conducted searches in the Polo Benfica region to locate the suspect, but he remains at large. The Civil Police are investigating the incident, which is expected to be referred to the Specialized Police Station for Women's Services (DEAM).

## Claims

- A Fiat Siena crossed into the oncoming lane and hit a Fiat Strada head-on. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Five people died in a four-vehicle accident on the BA-698 highway. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Márcio Almeida Silva, 36, died after 18 days in the hospital following the accident. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Six people were injured in the collision. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- José Agnaldo Silva de Jesus, 57, died at the scene while driving a Fiat Siena. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Antônio Henrique Kock Ferregueti, 55, died at the scene while driving a Fiat Strada. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Passenger Maria Eduarda de Jesus Augusta, 20, died from her injuries after being rescued. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The multi-vehicle collision on the BA-698 highway was triggered by an attempt to overtake. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Rio Branco woman stabbed by husband during domestic dispute

A woman was stabbed in the abdomen by her husband during a domestic dispute in Rio Branco, Brazil. The victim is in stable condition, while the suspect remains at large.

55 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bahia-highway-accident-death-toll-rises-to-five

### 2026-09-25: Rio Branco man arrested after attacking stepfather

A 35-year-old man was arrested in Rio Branco, Brazil, after allegedly attacking his stepfather with a broomstick, causing a head injury.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-branco-man-arrested-after-attacking-stepfather

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