Couple is killed inside house northwest of RS; police investigate feminicide
Jair Cesar de Souza Borba, 41 years old, was restrained by neighbors after attacking the couple in the Abegay neighborhood; case is investigated as feminicide and homicide
Quick Look
- Jair Cesar de Souza Borba, 41 years old, suspected of killing his mother Terezinha Izabel de Souza, 57, and stepfather Moacir Franco, 58, in the Abegay neighborhood, died in hospital after being restrained by neighbors.
- The case is being investigated as feminicide and homicide.
- Rio Grande do Sul recorded more than 5,300 reports of domestic violence in 180 in 2026.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The suspect Jair Cesar de Souza Borba had already been convicted of triple homicide for killing a child in 2014. g1 contacted the Court of Justice to understand the reasons for the regime progression and details of the sentence, but did not receive a response until the publication of the report.
The crime took place at the couple's residence, in the Abegay neighborhood. According to delegate Marcio Marodin, from the Civil Police, the main suspect is Jair Cesar de Souza Borba, 41 years old.
The victims were identified as Terezinha Izabel de Souza, 57 years old, and Moacir Franco, 58. They were, respectively, the mother and stepfather of the man identified as responsible for the crime.
According to the police chief, Jair struck the couple and left the area injured — on the street, he was restrained by neighbors. He was taken injured to the hospital and died on Sunday morning (8).
The case is being investigated as a feminicide against Terezinha and as a homicide against Moacir.
According to the delegate, Jair had already been convicted of triple homicide for killing a child, in 2014. g1 contacted the Court of Justice to understand the reasons for the regime progression and details of the sentence, but did not receive a response until the publication of this report.
The Military Brigade's number 190 should be called in emergency situations or when violence is happening at that time.
Number 180, the Ministry of Women's channel, receives complaints, guides victims and provides information about rights and forms of assistance.
Rio Grande do Sul occupies the fifth position among the states with the highest number of complaints registered in 180. In 2026, more than 5.3 thousand reports of domestic violence have been recorded. Most communications were made by the victims themselves.
In the state, it is also possible to make requests for protective measures online and make complaints via WhatsApp 55 (51) 984440606.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Civil Police will conclude the investigation into feminicide and homicide.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What were the reasons for the suspect's progression of regimen?
- What are the details of the sentence served by Jair Cesar de Souza Borba?
- Why didn't the Court of Justice return g1's contact?
