
Robson Afonso da Silva was detained in Taubaté after being named as a suspect in the death of Maria Júlia Ferreira
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The victim had a protective measure against the suspect after filing a domestic violence report in September.
The ex-boyfriend of the 22-year-old nursing student, who was killed in Lorena (SP) in the early hours of last Wednesday (11), was arrested this Friday (13) by the Civil Police, in Taubaté (SP). He is suspected of committing the crime.
According to the investigation, Robson Afonso da Silva was arrested around 7pm, on Avenida Álvaro Marcondes de Mattos, in the São Gonçalo neighborhood. He was then taken to the police station.
This Saturday morning (14), he underwent a custody hearing, where the judge approved the arrest made by the Police.
Robson had been wanted since the day of the incident. Maria Júlia Ferreira, aged 22, was buried last Thursday (12).
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Investigation as feminicide
The Civil Police investigate the case as femicide. Maria Júlia's ex-boyfriend is named as a suspect in the crime.
According to information from the investigation, the victim's sister reported to the police that she heard an argument between Maria Júlia and her ex-partner during the phone call. Afterwards, he heard a gunshot and sounds that indicated a possible attack. After that, the young woman stopped responding.
According to the report made to the police, the suspect was no longer at the property when family members arrived. He would have left the scene taking the victim's cell phone.
The Civil Police called in forensic experts to analyze the scene of the crime. The investigation is under the responsibility of the Women's Defense Police Station (DDM).
In a statement, the Public Security Secretariat (SSP) reported that the Civil Police have already gathered elements that point to the authorship of the crime. Investigations continue to clarify all the circumstances of the case.
Threats and protective measure
Maria Júlia's sister said that the relationship between the young woman and the suspect lasted about two years. According to her, the man had a jealous behavior and, after the breakup, started threatening the victim.
Because of the threats, Maria Júlia obtained a protective measure against her ex-boyfriend. The young woman had also registered a police report against him in September this year.
At the time, she reported episodes of damage to the motorcycle, bodily harm and domestic violence. The person being investigated also has a criminal record for drug trafficking and faced three charges for the crime between 2020 and 2024.
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