A 62-year-old woman who works as a beauty teacher was taken into custody for allegedly stabbing her younger boyfriend and burying his body in her backyard. The remains of Alex Sandro da Silva Rocha, 21, were found in Bebedouro, Sao Paulo, Brazil, with police stating that he was stabbed in the chest with scissors. Jussara Luzia Fernandes has reportedly confessed to the crime.
Earlier in January, Fernandes became a widow when her husband was discovered dead in their swimming pool in what was deemed an accidental death. Following her admission of guilt, the Civil Police will be investigating the recent incident.
During a search of the property last week, authorities questioned Fernandes, who initially denied any involvement. However, a hole was noticed in the backyard, prompting further investigation. Despite her claims that she had buried her dog there, the Fire Department uncovered Rocha’s body.
According to Detective Joao Vitor Silverio, Fernandes admitted to getting into an argument with her boyfriend and using scissors to defend herself, resulting in multiple stab wounds. She allegedly enlisted someone to dig the grave and even got her son’s help to move the body out of the house. Fernandes is now in custody, facing charges of homicide and concealing a corpse.
The victim’s mother, Ivonete Ribeiro da Silva, has spoken out, describing her son’s relationship with Fernandes as abusive, with her son attempting to leave her. She accused Fernandes of being controlling and possessive, expressing hope that justice will prevail.
Da Silva also alleged that Fernandes drugged her son and impersonated him on the phone to mislead his family about his whereabouts. She further claimed that her son was planning to end the relationship due to Fernandes’ controlling behavior, citing an incident where Fernandes reportedly ran over his foot during an argument.
For confidential assistance related to domestic abuse, individuals can contact the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Freephone Helpline at 0808 2000 247 or visit womensaid.co.uk. AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse) provides specialized support for those affected by fatal domestic abuse.
