Incident details

According to the Polícia Militar, the incident occurred on Saturday, November 2, 2026, at approximately 21:00, when Franciele dos Santos Maurina allegedly stabbed her brother-in-law, Roberto, after a dispute involving a two‑month‑old baby.

Police account

According to the Polícia Militar, Franciele remained at the scene and claimed legitimate defense, stating that Roberto had called her a “lixo” and made offensive remarks about her daughter.

According to the Polícia Militar, police found Roberto on the kitchen floor with six stab wounds to the chest and abdomen. He was transported to a health facility, where a medical team confirmed death after a cardiorespiratory arrest.

According to the Polícia Militar, the mother of the baby, who was not present during the incident, reported to the police that she was in the bedroom caring for the infant. The Conselho Tutelar was notified to ensure the child’s protection.