PERITORÓ, MARANHÃO, BRAZIL Woman from the homeless community was brutally attacked by her own husband in village 36 in Peritoró. In serious condition, covered in blood and with multiple stab wounds, she sought help from neighbors to save her life. Shocked residents said it was the most brutal scene they had ever seen.
Neighbors immediately called emergency services. At first, the victim refused to be transported to the hospital, but she eventually agreed. Police managed to catch the perpetrator hiding in a forested area connecting the village with the Eletronorte region.
Residents said the attacker was a local troublemaker and drug addict. He was often violent toward those around him, especially under the influence of drugs. In the past, he had already been sought by police for other violent attacks.