Brazilian investigators said a wife confessed to killing her husband and cooking his penis in stew. Shutterstock/WS-Studio
The incident took place in Acrelandia, a small town in the state of Acre, according to investigators.
Local police said the 37-year-old victim was found dead near his home after relatives reported him missing.
Authorities confirmed the man’s body was discovered without his private parts.
The suspect, described locally as his wife, allegedly confessed to cutting off her husband’s penis and cooking it in a traditional bean stew.
Detectives told reporters that she admitted the act during questioning.
Police said the suspected motive was jealousy and rage after the woman allegedly caught her husband watching pornographic material.
Brazilian media reported that investigators are still determining whether anyone else consumed the stew or whether the suspect was the only one to eat it.
Acrelandia murder linked to mutilation of husband’s penis
Authorities in Acrelandia described the crime as one of the most disturbing cases recorded in the region in recent years.
Officers discovered the mutilated body near the couple’s residence after family members contacted them with concerns.
The woman was taken into custody without resistance, according to local police sources.
Police officials confirmed she will remain in detention while prosecutors prepare charges of homicide and desecration of a corpse.
The case has attracted national and international attention because of its brutality and unusual details.
Brazilian press linked the crime to other recent violent acts involving mutilation and cannibalism.
In March, a 65-year-old woman named Josefa Lima de Sousa confessed to killing a man and removing his organs in Peruibe, Sao Paulo state, according to Daily Mail.
Police said that case also involved a confession in which the suspect admitted to eating the victim’s genitals and heart after cooking them.
Brazil crime cases involving mutilation and husband’s penis
The Acrelandia case echoes earlier reports of mutilation carried out as revenge by partners in domestic disputes.
In the Philippines, a woman was arrested in 2024 after allegedly cutting off her husband’s penis when he reportedly mentioned another woman’s name during sex, according to the source.
Local police in Baguio City released photographs from that incident showing the severed organ on a mattress.
Doctors attempted reattachment surgery but failed, according to Philippine medical authorities cited at the time.
Such cases underline the extreme violence reported in situations of jealousy and domestic conflict worldwide.
Brazilian investigators said they were struck by the similarity of motives in several cases.
The Acrelandia suspect reportedly acted out of rage linked to her husband’s sexual behavior, local outlets reported.
Police investigation into Acrelandia murder continues
Detectives are now compiling forensic reports and interviewing relatives of the victim.
Authorities have not released the name of the woman accused, citing privacy and safety concerns.
Officials said the victim’s identity was confirmed but asked the public not to spread speculation on social media.
Forensic teams recovered cooking utensils and kitchen items allegedly used to prepare the stew containing the husband’s penis.
Officers said DNA testing will confirm whether the cooked remains belonged to the victim.
The state prosecutor’s office confirmed it is considering additional charges of desecration and abuse of a corpse.
Brazil’s Ministry of Justice has not issued a statement on the case.
Domestic violence cases in Brazil
Brazilian non-governmental organizations have repeatedly called attention to violence inside the home.
According to local monitoring groups, domestic violence cases often escalate into severe assaults and homicides.
The Acrelandia murder has now been added to national statistics being reviewed by watchdogs.
Brazil crime analysts noted that such cases reveal underlying problems with conflict resolution and lack of support mechanisms.
The killing has also sparked wider discussion about the scale of intimate partner violence in South America.
International organizations regularly list Brazil among countries struggling with high levels of gender-related violence.
Officials emphasized that while cases involving mutilation of a husband’s penis are rare, overall rates of domestic violence remain high.
Community impact of the murder
Residents of Acrelandia expressed shock at the brutality of the case.
Local community leaders said the murder has left neighbors fearful and unsettled.
Police presence in the area has been increased as investigations continue.
Authorities said counseling will be offered to family members of the victim.
The case is expected to proceed to court once prosecutors finalize the charges against the wife.
Further hearings will determine whether she acted alone or had assistance.
Officials confirmed the accused remains under psychological evaluation while in custody.
Legal experts said conviction could carry a lengthy prison sentence under Brazilian criminal law.
Judicial authorities in Acre state said they would treat the case as a top priority because of its severity.
