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Femicide case in São Vicente

Overview

On July 13, 2026, 37-year-old Paula Santos da Silva was fatally stabbed in São Vicente, São Paulo, by her former partner, Severino Alves Pereira. After leaving her workplace at Shopping Brisamar, the victim was ambushed by the assailant, who struck her in the neck and abdomen. Security footage captured the attacker stalking and following the victim. Despite her injuries, she attempted to reach her condominium before dying at the scene.

Following his arrest and confession, the São Vicente Judiciary accepted formal charges of qualified femicide against the suspect on July 21. The charges include aggravating factors such as the use of a weapon and an ambush. The prosecution has also cited domestic violence and the victim's status as a mother, while requesting compensation for her family.

Entities

Secretaria de Segurança Pública · Jardim Guanabara · Londrina · Itajaí · São Vicente

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CRIME] 15 sources
    São Paulo police arrest suspects in attempted femicide and child murder cases

    Police in São Paulo arrested Mateus Santos da Conceição for attempted femicide and Breno de Souza Castro for the asphyxiation of his two young daughters in a domestic violence incident.

  2. 28 days ago

    [CRIME] 10 sources
    Paula Santos da Silva killed in São Vicente stabbing

    Paula Santos da Silva was fatally stabbed by ex‑partner Severino Alves Pereira after leaving work in São Vicente, São Paulo; he was captured on security video, confessed and was arrested.

Sources

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