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Cheating Husband Murdered, Dismembered by Wife
28 Jul
Summary
- Elize Matsunaga killed her husband, dismembered his body, and disposed of it.
- The crime gained global attention following Netflix docuseries and drama.
- Matsunaga was granted conditional release after serving 10 years of her sentence.
In May 2012, Elize Matsunaga committed a shocking crime, shooting her husband Marcos Matsunaga and dismembering his body. She then disposed of the remains in a wooded area outside São Paulo. The discovery of Marcos' body a week later garnered international headlines.
Renewed interest in the case has been fueled by Netflix productions, including a 2021 docuseries and a drama adaptation titled 'Elize: Shadows of a Woman.' Elize, who hired a private investigator to confirm her husband's infidelity, confronted him before the murder.
Her trial in May 2016 saw her legal team argue self-defense, while the prosecution contended it was premeditated, occurring shortly before a significant business deal. Elize was found guilty of manslaughter and concealment of a corpse.
Originally sentenced to nearly 20 years, her sentence was reduced multiple times. By May 30, 2022, after serving 10 years, Elize Matsunaga was granted conditional release by Brazilian courts. She is reportedly working as a rideshare driver in São Paulo state.
