Woman attacked in Paraná after rejecting a ride managed to escape by throwing herself into a ravine

The woman who was attacked after rejecting a ride in Londrina, in the North of Paraná, managed to escape from the suspects by throwing herself into a ravine. In a statement to the police, the victim said he refused the ride offered by the men and continued on his way home. However, she was approached a few meters later, attacked and placed inside the car.

As a result of the blows, the woman lost consciousness and woke up three hours later, four kilometers from where she was at the time of the attacks. After managing to escape, she stayed hidden in the woods for an hour.

"They took me to Marisol [neighborhood in Londrina]. There where they started beating me. He was [sic] on the line with four or five other people and said, that this time they had caught me for my ex-husband", the woman reported.

The attempted feminicide, as the case is handled by the police, was recorded on Tuesday night (6). In addition to André, two suspects were identified and arrested this Wednesday (7): Leonardo César Doirado and Daniel Pinheiro dos Santos. A third suspect is sought.

The suspects were found after police identified the car used in the crime. In their statement to the police chief, Daniel and Leonardo remained silent.

In addition to attempted feminicide, crimes of kidnapping, false imprisonment and robbery are also investigated.

The woman was attacked by three men, as the investigation initially found, while returning from work on Tuesday night.

According to the Military Police (PM-PR), the victim missed the last bus and was returning home on foot when they approached them in a car. They offered her a ride, but the woman refused.

After refusing the ride for the second time, one of the men got out of the vehicle and began attacking her. As a result of the blows, the woman lost consciousness and woke up three hours later, four kilometers from where she was at the time of the attacks.

The victim received care from the Integrated Emergency Trauma Care Service (Siate) team and was taken to hospital. According to rescuers, the woman had several injuries on her body.

Initially, the Military Police registered the case as a robbery. Afterwards, it was discovered that the woman had previously registered police reports against her ex-partner for domestic violence and threats.

Lawyer Bianca Selva, who represents Daniel and Leonardo, said that they deny the crime. Read in full:

"The defense clarifies that the accused are only suspects and deny any participation in the events. At this time, it is important that the investigation continues its course so that everything is properly clarified.

The defense sympathizes with the victim and respects the delicate moment she is going through, wishing her recovery. At the same time, it is necessary to preserve the right of defense and the presumption of innocence of those being investigated."