A mum-of-two has been stabbed to death in front of her toddler.
Martha Duarte de Oliveira, 29, was killed at her home.
Her family said she had recently taken out protective measures against an ex-partner – who is a suspect.
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According to the police, her former boyfriend arrived at her home on a motorbike taxi.
The pair then became embroiled in a heated row.
The unnamed suspect allegedly stabbed her multiple times in front of her two-year-old daughter from another relationship.
He then asked the taxi rider to take the young girl to her father’s house before fleeing the scene on foot.
He reportedly sent an audio message to the father that said: “The problem is over.”
The police were called to the victim’s house in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday night (2 Sept) where they found Martha’s body.
According to her family, she had previously told friends that the suspect was aggressive.
The police are currently trying to determine a motive for the alleged murder and track down the suspect, who still remains at large.
Martha leaves behind two daughters, aged two years and eight months, as reported by Need To Know.
The investigation is ongoing.
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