46-year-old man arrested for rape and femicide of 66-year-old woman in bushland

Polícia Civil arrested Bruno Ramos of Silva, aged 46, suspected of raping and killing elderly woman Amália Souza of The crime occurred in the early hours of February 14, 2026, after the victim left home the night before. The body was located in a bush on Rua Cardoso Siqueira, close to power transmission towers, in the Vila Nova União neighborhood. The suspect confessed to the attacks that led to his death, but claimed that the sexual relationship was consensual and that the conflict arose because of drugs.

The victim had severe head trauma and injuries to several parts of the body, in addition to being partially undressed, with no pants on. Amália’s partner, João Jovino of Santos, informed the police that she left the residence around 8 pm on February 13 and did not return. Polícia Militar isolated the location after a call via Copom at 11:40 am on the 14th, allowing technical expertise to be carried out.

Suspect’s arrest

Bruno Ramos from Silva was located and detained on the night of February 18 in the neighborhood The temporary arrest was authorized by the 2nd Vara Criminal of Comarca of Mogi of Cruzes. Setor from Homicídios and Proteção to Pessoa (SHPP) conducted the operation based on police intelligence work.

During the statement, the suspect admitted knowing the victim by sight in the region. Ele reported that they both met to consume drugs and that they had sexual intercourse with her consent. The man stated that the attacks occurred during an argument related to drug use.

The suspect’s right hand showed swelling consistent with the blows inflicted on the victim. The police charged Bruno Ramos of Silva with feminicide, rape and concealment of a corpse.

Ongoing investigations

Expertise at the crime scene confirmed signs of extreme violence, focusing on traumatic brain injury as the cause of death. The victim’s toxicological examination is still awaiting results to verify the suspect’s version of drug consumption.

Amália Souza’s body from Melo was recognized by the companion in Instituto Médico Legal. The investigation seeks to clarify additional details about the encounter between the victim and the suspect, including the context of drug use in the region.

Polícia Civil continues to collect statements from witnesses who may have seen the victim or suspect in the vicinity of the bush. Elementos such as nearby security cameras are being analyzed to complement the investigation.

Circumstances of the meeting

The suspect claimed that the conflict escalated quickly after disagreements involving the drugs consumed. Ele denied initial intention of sexual violence, maintaining the narrative of consensuality in the relationship.

The victim lived in the region and was known in the local community. The case exposes the vulnerability of elderly people in areas where drugs are circulated.

Crime scene details

The vacant lot where the body was found is in a dense forest area, which made the initial location difficult. The absence of pants on the victim reinforced the suspicion of sexual violence from the first moment of the investigation.

Military police arrived quickly after the anonymous tip. The area was preserved for technical work by Polícia Científica.

Court proceedings

The delegate responsible for the case represented the temporary arrest to ensure the continuity of the investigations. The suspect remains at the disposal of Justiça without a lawyer appointed to date.

Classification as feminicide considers the victim’s gender condition and the brutality of the crime. The corpse was hidden by leaving the body in the isolated bush.

The investigation is ongoing to determine all the circumstances and possible aggravating circumstances.

Version of the suspect questioned

Although Bruno Ramos of Silva confessed to the physical attacks, the allegation of a consensual relationship depends on additional expert confirmation. The autopsy report shows multiple injuries compatible with beatings.

The police are awaiting additional tests to validate or refute parts of the testimony.

Context of the region

Mogi das Cruzes has recorded isolated cases of violence involving drugs in recent months. The presence of bushes and vacant lots makes it easier for victims of crimes to hide.

The investigation reinforces the need for preventive actions in peripheral neighborhoods.