Overview
- Tainara Souza Santos died on the night of December 24 after nearly four weeks in hospitals and multiple surgeries, including leg amputations, a tracheostomy and reconstructive procedures.
- Her condition worsened following a surgery on December 23, according to family and legal representatives who confirmed her death at Hospital das Clínicas.
- With her death, the investigation shifts from attempted femicide to femicide under Brazil’s gender-based homicide framework, which can increase potential penalties.
- Authorities cite security and motorist videos showing a Volkswagen Golf striking Tainara and dragging her for a long distance on November 29, with the public security department stating the driver acted with intent to kill.
- Suspect Douglas Alves da Silva remains in preventive detention after being found at a hotel on November 30 and wounded during his arrest, as his defense disputes the official reconstruction of events.