CAMARAGIBE, PERNAMBUCO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 27, 2025 18-year-old Sandriele Vieira da Silva was found dead inside her home in the Bairro dos Estados neighborhood on Rua da Bica. Her body showed signs of extreme violence – she had suffered multiple stab wounds.
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- Sandriele Vieira da Silva 1
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- Sandriele Vieira da Silva 2
The investigation quickly turned toward her boyfriend, José Leonardo Melo da Silva, aged 28–30 (accounts vary), based on statements from neighbors. They reported that the two had recently begun living together, but their relationship had quickly become troubled, full of arguments and violence. On the day of the murder, Sandriele told him she planned to end the relationship and start a new life without him.
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- José Leonardo Melo da Silva 1
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- José Leonardo Melo da Silva 2
After the killing, José fled to the city of Gravatá, where he went into hiding. He was arrested by police later that same day. He is currently facing a femicide charge. It also emerged that he previously had legal issues related to drug trafficking.
Her dead body
