21-year-old pregnant woman slashed by her boyfriend

LAURO DE FREITAS, BAHIA, BRAZIL – DECEMBER 29, 2024 21-year-old pregnant woman, Raiane Vitória Souza Araújo, was found dead in her apartment in the Caji area. According to investigators, she was killed by having her throat slit. The main suspect is her boyfriend, Admilson Batista da Silva, who fled the scene and remains at large.

Raiane Vitória Souza Araújo

The police have sealed off the crime scene and conducted the necessary investigation. The case is being treated as femicide, a crime driven by hatred toward women. Investigators are focusing on determining the circumstances of the crime and locating the suspect.

This event highlights the severe issue of domestic violence in Brazil, where women are often victims of violence in their own homes. Statistics show that femicide occurs every 7 minutes in the country. This case underscores the urgent need for effective measures to protect women and prevent domestic violence.

The investigation is ongoing, and the police are urging the public to provide any information that may assist in capturing the suspect.