Violence against women Jainni Victória Throughout Brazil, the year 2026 shows a wave of violence against women, with records of feminicides. In Amapá, cases were registered in different municipalities. In less than eight months, six women were killed in circumstances that reveal a pattern of attacks motivated by jealousy, rejection or domestic conflicts. The crimes occurred in cities such as Macapá, Santana and Oiapoque, and the main suspects were companions or ex-companions of the victims, almost always arrested in the act. Download the g1 app to see AP news in real time and for free What is known about the cases Emily Darck Vanzeler Canela (22 years old) – shot dead in Santana, on August 1; companion was arrested and is the suspect. Silvia Cristina Costa Dias (54 years old) – stabbed to death in Oiapoque, on July 6; The 51-year-old suspect was arrested in the act after confessing. Ana Paula Viana Rodrigues (19 years old) – strangled in a store in Santana, on March 9; suspect arrested. Márcia Dias (40 years old) – stabbed to death in Macapá, on March 15; companion arrested in the act. Juciele de Souza Moraes (35 years old) – stabbed to death in front of the Santana Forum, on March 18; ex-husband arrested. Camila Cardoso dos Santos (37 years old) – stabbed and beaten to death on Santana Island, on March 22; The attacker died in a confrontation with the police. READ ALSO: Police chief says that suspect admitted to killing a young woman out of jealousy in Amapá What is known and what remains to be clarified about the case of a woman killed in a car in Amapá Companion of woman found shot dead in a car is arrested in AP What the cases have in common Perpetrators known to the victims: in almost all cases, the suspects were companions or former companions. Motivation linked to jealousy or rejection: the crimes occurred after personal conflicts or refusal to approach. Use of bladed weapons or firearms: knives and firearms were the most frequent means. Execution in public places or close to home: bars, streets, shops and even in front of the Forum. Arrest in the act: most suspects were arrested quickly, often after confession or identification by witnesses/cameras. Prosecutor analyzes the growth in the number of femicides in Brazil See the latest news from g1 Amapá VIDEOS with news from Amapá: