A violent domestic incident unfolded in Teresina, Piauí, on Friday, May 8th, resulting in the arrest of a man who allegedly invaded a home and set his ex-wife and her mother on fire. The suspect was taken into custody following the brutal attack.
According to the Military Police of Piauí, the suspect used a vehicle to ram and break through the property's gate to gain entry. Before igniting the fire, he reportedly doused both women with a flammable liquid.
The victims were rescued alive by the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu), who treated them for severe burns at the scene. They were subsequently transported to the Hospital de Urgência de Teresina (HUT) for further medical treatment. Their current condition has not been officially disclosed.
A critical detail from the police report indicates that the ex-wife had an active protective order against the suspect at the time of the attack. This legal measure was in place to prevent exactly this type of contact and violence.
Further complicating the case, authorities revealed that the suspect had recently been released from the prison system. He was under electronic monitoring via an ankle bracelet at the time he allegedly committed the assault, raising questions about the effectiveness of the monitoring protocols.
The 29th Battalion of the Military Police responded to the scene and apprehended the suspect. The investigation is ongoing as officials work to piece together the full sequence of events leading up to the attack.
This case highlights the persistent and grave issue of domestic violence, even when legal protections like restraining orders are in place. The fact that the perpetrator was recently released and electronically monitored adds another layer of concern for public safety officials.
Based on reporting from g1.