Woman with protective measure is victim of feminicide in Santa Maria, police say; ex-partner is wanted
Former partner of Graziele de Oliveira, aged 37, is wanted by the police
Quick Look
- Graziele de Oliveira, 37 years old, was killed with a stab wound in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, on Thursday (5).
- She had urgent protective measures in place since October 25th against her ex-partner, main suspect and fugitive.
- The sheath of the knife or machete used in the crime was found at the scene.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Graziele de Oliveira had urgent protective measures in place since October 25th. The suspect had been notified of the court decision the following day. Three days after the summons, the police recorded non-compliance with the protective measure. Family members reported a history of attacks and threats committed by the man.
A 37-year-old woman was killed with stab wounds this Thursday (5) in Santa Maria. Her ex-partner is the main suspect.
Graziele de Oliveira had urgent protective measures in place since October 25th. The suspect had been notified of the court decision the following day.
Three days after the summons, the police recorded non-compliance with the protective measure. Family members reported a history of attacks and threats committed by the man.
The investigation indicates that the crime was committed with a large knife or machete. The sheath of the object was located at the scene of the murder.
Security forces are carrying out searches to try to locate the man, but he has not yet been found. The Civil Police and the IGP inspected the area.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The police will continue the search to locate and arrest the suspected ex-partner.
Very likely · Within days
The case will be investigated by the Civil Police with expertise from the IGP.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- The current whereabouts of the suspected ex-partner are unknown.
- There is no information about possible arrests or indictments related to the case.
- The specific reason for non-compliance with the protective measure is not detailed.







