Suspect of stabbing ex-partner posts farewell message and remains at large

Suspeito de esfaquear ex-companheira publica mensagem de despedida e segue foragido

The man identified as José do Morro, identified as the main suspect of stabbing his ex-partner Ocileide Alípio Coutinho, aged 40, with at least 16 puncture wounds, remains without having been located by the authorities after the crime recorded this Wednesday (18), in , in the interior of the country.

Hours after the attack, the suspect published a farewell message on his WhatsApp status. In the text, he claims to be living “the worst day” of his life and says he made a mistake, adding that he doesn’t know if he will be seen again. The publication caught the attention of family and acquaintances and began to circulate on social media.

The suspect posted a farewell message on his WhatsApp status

the suspect published a message on his WhatsApp status in a farewell tone/Photo: Reproduction

Ocileide was rescued and taken to the hospital, where she received medical care. Despite the severity of the injuries caused by the multiple punctures, she survived and remains in recovery.

The case is treated as an attempted feminicide and mobilizes security forces, who carry out searches to locate the suspect. Information that could help in the capture can be passed on anonymously to the authorities.