Rio Family Tragedy: Teenager Arrested in Killing

[South American Overseas Chinese News Network compiled by Xiaozhao on June 27]In Itaperuna, northwestern Rio State, a 14-year-old boy was arrested for killing his parents and his 3-year-old brother. Police confirmed that the teenager had a backpack before the incident and planned to go to Mato Grosso to meet a 15-year-old girl who was dating online.

According to G1, police found his parents’ cell phone in the teenager’s backpack. The investigation also found that the teenager had already been looking for a job in Água Boa (Mato Grosso), where his “online love girlfriend” worked.

The triple murder occurred on Saturday, June 21, and the teenager was arrested by police on Wednesday, June 25, and personally admitted to the crime. The girl she dated was interviewed by police in Mato Grosso State, accompanied by her mother.

The survey also showed that the teenager had searched online for how to obtain FGTS (guarantee fund) for the deceased. According to police, his father had 33,000 real in the FGTS, and the teenager intended to use the money to fund escape plans.

According to Carlos, the chief of the 143rd Police Department of Itaperuna, who is in charge of the case, the court has ruled to temporarily detain the juvenile for 45 days. Since the person involved is a minor, the case is being handled under confidentiality procedures, the court will not comment publicly.

The police also applied for digital evidence collection on the teenager and his “online-loving girlfriend” mobile phones, and are investigating whether there are any accomplices or instigators.

My father once taught the boy to use guns

The firearms used in this case are registered under the name of the teenage father, who is a registered CAC (weapon collector, shooter and hunter). According to police, when the teenager was sleeping, he took out his gun and shot his parents in the head and the young brother in the neck.

According to the investigation, the young father not only practiced martial arts, but also taught his son to fight and use firearms. He himself has judo and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt ranks. Police said these situations are under investigation, but the impact of family apathy or psychological disorders is not ruled out.

“With the family relationship, we have confirmed that the father has weapons registration and does teach his son to use firearms. He also practices judo and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and has a black belt, and his son has been training. These are clues we are investigating – although not necessarily motivating,” said police officer Carlos.

The boy initially lied that his parents sent his younger brother to medical treatment

After the incident, in order to cover up the crime, the boy lied to his relatives, friends and neighbors that his younger brother accidentally swallowed the glass fragments and his parents took him to the hospital. However, no local medical institution records the family’s medical information.

This statement aroused suspicion from family members. Under the questioning of relatives, the teenager finally confessed the crime to his uncle. The police were subsequently informed and arrested.

The police are currently investigating two main motives: one is that the teenager’s online relationship with a girl from Mato Grosso was opposed by her parents; the other is to make money and attempt to use FGTS funds as a potential reason.