Man Charged with Murder, Arson in Fatal FL Fire

Genivaldo Gomes Moreira has been arrested and charged with felony murder, arson, and animal cruelty following a tragic fire in Deerfield Beach, Florida, that claimed the lives of Ana Paula Ribeiro de Souza, 54, and her dog. The fire occurred in the early hours of January 17 at de Souza's duplex, leading to suspicions of foul play due to the fire's intensity and external damage. Although the exact cause of de Souza’s death has not been disclosed, her relationship with Moreira was described as volatile by her daughter. Moreira fled the scene in a gold 2002 Saturn and was apprehended in Manatee County before being extradited to Broward County. In response to the tragedy, de Souza’s family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to honor her memory. Investigations by the Broward Sheriff's Office and other agencies are ongoing to uncover further details about the incident and the motive behind it.