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A woman was killed in Caxias do Sul, in Rio Grande do Sul, leaving behind two children. Police arrested the suspect, her partner, on femicide charges. The case has drawn attention locally as another example of lethal violence against women committed by an intimate partner, with reports noting the two children now left motherless.
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A domestic violence expert speaking to TVA Nouvelles says 15 women have now been killed in Quebec, and is denouncing what she calls the trivialization of femicides in the province. The remarks come amid growing concern over the pace of intimate partner violence deaths and calls for stronger prevention and government action.
- 3Suspect accused of killing two girlfriends faces third murder charge▼Suspect accused of killing 2 girlfriends faces 3rd murder charge
A man previously accused of killing two of his girlfriends is now facing a third murder charge, CBS News reports. Prosecutors have added the new count to the case against him, deepening what is already one of the more disturbing alleged serial killings involving intimate partners. Details about the victim or charges were not included in the initial report, but coverage of the case continues to draw significant public attention.
- 4New study reveals what aids recovery after intimate partner violence▼Recovery after intimate partner violence: New study reveals what works
A new study from Universiteit Leiden examines which forms of support and treatment are most effective in helping people recover after experiencing intimate partner violence. The research, highlighted by Phys.org, outlines what works in recovery for survivors. Further details on specific findings, sample size and methods were not provided in the available coverage.