The Lakes Region recorded three violent deaths of women in five days (23 to 27/10), in Búzios and Rio das Ostras. Victims aged 19, 24 and 48; no connection between the cases, police say.

In Búzios, Valéria Matos, 48, was stabbed by her former partner on 10/23 in Vila Verde; she died on the 25th. Suspect found dead; case is femicide.

Emanoelly, 19, found dead at home in Vila Verde (10/27). Taís, 24, found in a watercourse at Âncora, in Rio das Ostras. Investigation in the 127th and 128th DP.