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26-year-old woman dies after gunpowder burns during religious ritual

2 sources · 22 Apr 2026

Josélia Santos Oliveira, 26, died on Monday after suffering severe burns during a religious ritual in rural Araraquara (SP). The accident occurred on Friday, 17th, when she was handling gunpowder that fell and caused flames to hit her chest and face. Police are investigating the case as a suspicious death.

The accident occurred during a religious ritual involving the handling of gunpowder, resulting in severe burns to the victim's torso and face. The case is being investigated by authorities as a suspicious death.

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Josélia Santos Oliveira, 26, died on Monday, April 20th

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The accident occurred on Friday, April 17th, in rural Araraquara

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She was first treated in Américo Brasiliense and then transferred to Santa Casa de Araraquara

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The accident involved gunpowder that fell during the ritual, causing flames that hit her chest and face

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The case was registered as a suspicious death by the Public Security Department

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The wake and burial took place in Ribeirão Preto on Tuesday, April 21st

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She leaves behind surviving family members, including two children and her mother

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