Tainara Souza Santos, 31, victim of an ex-partner's intentional run-over on November 29 in São Paulo's north zone, died on December 24 at Hospital das Clínicas after 25 days of hospitalization, leg amputations, and multiple surgeries. Following protests demanding justice (see earlier coverage), her family vows to pursue the case as the suspect faces femicide charges.
Tainara passed away around 7 p.m. on December 24, 2025, from multiple organ failure, after severe injuries from the November 29 attack by Douglas Alves da Silva, 26, who struck her with his black Golf and dragged her for about 1 km in Parque Novo Mundo. Security footage captured the incident as she walked with a companion.
Admitted since the attack, Tainara endured bilateral leg amputations, five surgeries—including a recent skin graft—and remained intubated with tracheostomy due to brain swelling and other complications. She had briefly emerged from an induced coma earlier in December, amid protests along her attack route demanding protections against femicide.
Her mother, Lúcia Aparecida Souza da Silva, shared on social media: "The pain is enormous, but the suffering is over. Now it's time to seek justice." Lawyer Fábio Costa noted the loss of her testimony, which could have clarified their short relationship, ended by her. Douglas claims he didn't know her and targeted only the companion out of jealousy, but a passenger confirmed his rage and intent, while police cite stalking evidence over his mechanical failure excuse.
Arrested November 30 after fleeing, Douglas faces attempted femicide (now potentially upgraded) and attempted homicide charges. The case highlights São Paulo's rising femicides: 53 by October 2025, up 23% from 2024.
