Crime registrado

The police recorded the case as a feminicide followed by suicide after a 77‑year‑old woman was found dead in her bedroom in Orleans, Santa Catarina, on Friday, November 6, 2026.

Alerta da vizinha

The discovery came after a neighbor heard screams at about 4:25 a.m. and called family members. A relative entered the house and found the woman lying on the floor with multiple injuries.

Suspeita

The husband, 68, was found dead in the garage’s rear area. The Polícia Militar identified him as the main suspect and noted that fuel had been scattered across several rooms of the residence.

The incident occurred in the Barro Vermelho neighborhood. Medical assistance confirmed the deaths on site, and the case is under investigation by the local police.