Authorities in the state of Rio de Janeiro have launched a public manhunt following a violent domestic attack. The Civil Police of Paraíba do Sul have officially released a wanted poster for Rômulo Cesar Marques Cardoso, a man whose arrest has been ordered by the judiciary.
Cardoso is the primary suspect in a case of attempted feminicide and criminal threats against his partner. The violent incident occurred on Sunday, May 3rd, within the Liberdade neighborhood of Paraíba do Sul.
According to the police investigation, the assault was triggered by a domestic dispute. The confrontation began after the victim went out with a friend, an action that reportedly angered the suspect.
The situation escalated rapidly inside the home the couple shared. Police reports state that Cardoso armed himself with a knife and initiated a brutal attack on the woman. The victim sustained multiple defensive wounds as she tried to protect herself.
Medical reports confirm the woman suffered significant injuries. She received cuts and lacerations to her arms and hands, which are consistent with defensive injuries. She was also struck by blows to her back during the assault.
The judiciary has formally decreed the pre-trial detention of Rômulo Cesar Marques Cardoso. The release of the wanted poster is a critical step in the police effort to locate and apprehend the fugitive suspect.
The case highlights the ongoing issue of gender-based violence in the region. Police are urging anyone with information regarding Cardoso's whereabouts to come forward and contact the authorities immediately to assist in the investigation.
Based on reporting from g1.