Tula de Mello

Tula de Mello is a Brazilian judge serving on the 3rd Jury Court in Rio de Janeiro. Recently, she was in the news following the tragic murder of her husband, João Pedro Marquini, a civil police officer, who was shot while on duty. The incident occurred when armed criminals used a stolen vehicle to block traffic, leading to Marquini's fatal confrontation with the assailants. Despite the chaos, Tula managed to escape unharmed, although her vehicle was also struck by gunfire. The event has drawn attention to the ongoing violence faced by law enforcement in Brazil.