One day after Tainara Souza Santos' death from injuries in her ex-partner's dragging attack (see prior coverage), Douglas Alves da Silva now faces completed femicide charges, potentially up to 40 years in prison, amid family calls for justice.
São Paulo authorities have upgraded charges against Douglas Alves da Silva, 26, to completed femicide following the December 24, 2025, death of Tainara Souza Santos, 31, whom he ran over and dragged for about 1 km on November 29 along Marginal Tietê in Parque Novo Mundo/Jaçanã amid a jealousy dispute.
Previously facing attempted femicide (up to 26 years and 8 months), da Silva now risks up to 40 years under the Penal Code, per prosecutor Leonardo Sobreira Spina's indictment citing aggravating factors: revenge motive and use of means hindering victim defense. The Civil Police inquiry continues at the 73rd District (Jaçanã), with initial probe at the 90th DP (Parque Novo Mundo). Da Silva, arrested December 6 after fleeing, denied knowing Tainara or intending harm, claiming fear of assault despite other drivers' warnings.
Tainara's mother, Lúcia Aparecida da Silva, who vowed in a GloboNews interview to 'be her legs,' announced the death on Instagram: “It is with great pain... Now it is time to seek justice.” Family lawyer Fábio Costa lamented losing Tainara's testimony on their brief past relationship.
