Sebastiana de Freitas Alves, a 63-year-old woman, was stabbed to death in the street after her son’s former partner allegedly attacked him during a heated confrontation in Toledo, western Paraná, Brazil. The 25-year-old suspect allegedly went after Sebastiana moments after attacking her former boyfriend, leaving the older woman dead at the scene.
The deadly incident happened on Thursday evening, November 12, in the area of Rua Mário Pudel, near the Municipal Euzébio Garcia Sports Gym. What reportedly began as an argument at a family residence on Rua Sapucaia ended with a fatal knife attack that left residents shaken.
According to preliminary information from police, the 25-year-old woman had gone to her former partner’s home to confront him. During the argument, she allegedly pulled out a knife and tried to attack him. The man attempted to take the weapon away from her but suffered cuts to his left hand.
Sebastiana, who was the man’s mother, reportedly witnessed the confrontation and asked the former couple to settle their disagreement between themselves. She subsequently left the residence and walked into the street.
However, the younger woman allegedly followed her. She caught up with Sebastiana along Rua Mário Pudel and stabbed her several times. The 63-year-old woman suffered fatal injuries and died before she could be taken to a hospital. Emergency medical workers were called and confirmed her death at the scene.
After the attack, the suspect reportedly headed toward the Euzébio Garcia Sports Gym, still carrying the knife. The area was busy, with children and families present for a soccer match. Her arrival reportedly caused fear among people at the facility.
The woman allegedly threatened a 63-year-old man who uses a wheelchair. Witnesses said members of the public intervened, managed to take control of the situation and restrained her until police officers arrived. The Military Police subsequently arrested her and seized the knife believed to have been used in the attacks.
Police investigations also received support from witnesses and security camera footage from the surrounding area. Sebastiana’s body was taken to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for the required procedures.
The suspect was taken to the 20th Subdivision Police Station in Toledo, where she was booked on charges of completed qualified homicide, attempted qualified homicide and making threats. Her name has not been publicly released.
Investigators are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the attacks. Initial reports point to a dispute following the end of the suspect’s relationship with Sebastiana’s son, although authorities are still examining the motive and other details of the case.