# Old Woman Says Lutador Could Have Killed Her

> An 81-year-old woman claims a jiu-jitsu fighter nearly killed her after violent attacks in Rio.
- Title: Old Woman Says Lutador Could Have Killed Her · Estadão
- Summary: An 81-year-old woman claims a jiu-jitsu fighter nearly killed her after violent attacks in Rio.
- Keywords: violence, feminicide, police, tijuca, Estadão
- Source: Estadão — https://estadao.com.br/brasil/ele-estava-possesso-podia-ter-me-matado-diz-a-tv-idosa-de-81-anos-espancada-por-lutador-npr
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: violence, feminicide, police, tijuca, news
## Lutador arrested after violent attacks
A 32-year-old jiu-jitsu fighter was arrested for attacking two neighbors in Rio's Tijuca neighborhood.
## 81-year-old woman injured
An 81-year-old woman suffered multiple injuries and facial bruises after being attacked by the fighter.
## Woman's account of violence
The woman said the fighter was 'possessed' and could have killed her during the attack.

> Ele estava possesso, podia ter me matado
## Fighter's defense
The fighter claimed he did not remember the attacks and used anabolic steroids and antidepressants.
## Police response
Police arrested the fighter after he resisted arrest and tried to take a firearm from an officer.
## Case status
The case is under investigation by the 18th Police District and the fighter faces charges of attempted feminicide.
## Key takeaway

An 81-year-old woman says a jiu-jitsu fighter in Rio could have killed her during violent attacks.