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

2 sources · 22 Apr 2026 · Share coverage ·

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.

1. What we know (6)

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

2 sources A Tarde O Liberal

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

2 sources A Tarde O Liberal

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

2 sources A Tarde O Liberal

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

2 sources A Tarde O Liberal

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

2 sources A Tarde O Liberal

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

2 sources A Tarde O Liberal
2. Where coverage thins out (1)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (1)

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

Reported by: A Tarde O Liberal
3. What we don't know yet

No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.

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[1]
A Tarde April 21, 2026
Jovem morre após acidente com pólvora durante ritual religioso | A TARDE
[2]
O Liberal April 21, 2026
Mulher morre após sofrer queimaduras em ritual religioso