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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Daughter and girlfriend caught in bar after stabbing father: 'without remorse', says delegate

A 38-year-old woman and her 26-year-old girlfriend have been arrested after fatally stabbing the woman's 86-year-old father, showing no remorse according to police.

Mar 22 • 14:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in Alenquer suspected of attempting to rape his 87-year-old grandmother

A man was arrested in Alenquer, Brazil, for allegedly attempting to rape his 87-year-old grandmother, but the crime was prevented by family intervention.

Mar 22 • 12:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What Are the Structural Issues of the Adult Guardianship System and the Truth Behind the 'Guardianship Tribe'? An Ex-Judge Speaks

A former judge discusses systemic problems within Japan's adult guardianship system and the emerging concerns about the backgrounds and motivations of those involved.

Mar 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly man stabbed to death by his daughter and her girlfriend in Guzolândia

An 85-year-old man was brutally murdered by his daughter and her girlfriend in Guzolândia, São Paulo, amid allegations of past abuse.

Mar 21 • 21:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ex-doctor is convicted of burning mother alive in apartment in DF

Former doctor Lauro Estevão Vaz Curvo has been sentenced to 46 years in prison for burning his 94-year-old mother alive in an apartment in Águas Claras, DF.

Mar 20 • 13:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested on suspicion of mistreatment and financial exploitation against his own mother in Ananindeua

A man in Ananindeua, Brazil, was arrested for allegedly mistreating and financially exploiting his elderly mother.

Mar 18 • 21:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Son is investigated for assaulting 70-year-old mother in Salvador

A man is under investigation for physically assaulting his 70-year-old mother in Salvador, Brazil, with the police continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the case.

Mar 18 • 00:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elderly man beaten by driver after traffic accident in Anápolis; video

A 68-year-old man was brutally beaten by a 32-year-old driver following a traffic accident in Anápolis, Brazil, with the incident captured on security cameras.

Mar 17 • 14:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Convicted of million fraud against former stepfather

A woman has been sentenced to prison for defrauding her former stepfather of over 2.8 million kronor while he was suffering from dementia.

Mar 15 • 18:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is arrested suspected of invading father's house and stealing R$ 1,500 in the interior of Amazonas

A 33-year-old man was arrested in Novo Airão, Brazil, for allegedly invading his elderly father's home and stealing R$ 1,500.

Mar 15 • 18:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Son arrested after leaving 71-year-old mother in a situation of abandonment and unhealthy conditions in Salvador

A 71-year-old woman has been rescued from abandonment and mistreatment by police in Salvador, and her son, who was responsible for her care, has been arrested.

Mar 14 • 14:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after threatening 76-year-old mother with an axe in rural Bahia

A man was arrested in rural Bahia after threatening his 76-year-old mother with an axe during a domestic dispute.

Mar 14 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Duo Pretending to be Police Officers to Rob Elderly Man Arrested in Mogi das Cruzes

Two men and a woman have been arrested in Mogi das Cruzes for allegedly posing as police officers to rob a 79-year-old retiree.

Mar 13 • 22:23 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Florida woman allegedly stabs 76-year-old veteran roommate to death, flees in his truck

A Florida woman has been charged with murdering her 76-year-old roommate and stealing his truck after a violent argument.

Mar 11 • 01:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Medium is investigated for diverting millions of reais from elderly in-laws through 'spirit advice'

A medium in Fortaleza is being investigated for allegedly siphoning millions from his elderly in-laws using spiritual guidance.

Mar 10 • 00:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested after stabbing elderly woman in the neck while sleeping in MT

A 22-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly stabbing a 62-year-old woman in the neck while she slept in General Carneiro, Brazil.

Mar 9 • 22:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

54-Year-Old Man Convicted of Stealing Money from Dementia-Ridden Mother

Marko Lätt was convicted for embezzling €2,100 from his mother in 2024 but was acquitted of violating custody responsibilities due to health reasons.

Mar 9 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

France: Torturous death of a woman by her two sons

A woman's sons held her captive and concealed her death for years, leading to an investigation spurred by a local mayor's concerns.

Mar 6 • 19:41 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

National plan to tackle elder abuse delayed by more than two years

Australia's national action plan to combat elder abuse has been postponed for over two years, raising concerns among advocacy groups and putting older Australians at greater risk.

Mar 6 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Son attacks 91-year-old father and is caught on security cameras in Sertão da Paraíba; VIDEO

A son was caught on security cameras attacking his 91-year-old father in Santa Cruz, Paraíba, prompting police involvement.

Mar 5 • 17:39 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Woman robbed of jewelry by fake home aide

An elderly woman in Oslo was robbed of her jewelry by a person impersonating a home care aide who claimed to be there for a blood pressure check.

Mar 5 • 16:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fugitive sentenced to more than 33 years for 'Good Night, Cinderella' scam against the elderly is arrested in Rio

Elisangela Pereira da Rocha Andrade, known as Zanja, was arrested in Rio de Janeiro after being a fugitive since March 2025, convicted for a scam targeting the elderly.

Mar 5 • 15:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested for violating protective order and threatening elderly father in Santarém

A 33-year-old woman was arrested in Santarém, Brazil, for breaching a protective order meant to safeguard her 63-year-old father.

Mar 4 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

New images show nursing technician assaulting elderly man with Alzheimer's; strong images

New footage reveals nursing technician César Augusto Santos de Souza assaulting an 86-year-old man with Alzheimer's disease in Goiânia, Brazil.

Mar 4 • 17:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Man Throws His 76-Year-Old Mother from the Fourth Floor in Riga; Elderly Woman Dies

A man in Riga has killed his 76-year-old mother by throwing her from a fourth-floor balcony after allegedly assaulting her, before injuring himself in an attempt to flee from the police.

Mar 4 • 11:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect arrested after attacking elderly man with hammer in the interior of SP

A 50-year-old woman has been arrested for assaulting a 78-year-old man with a hammer in Boa Esperança do Sul, Brazil, following a domestic dispute.

Mar 2 • 12:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Caregiver and husband arrested on suspicion of forcing elderly man to make a will and transfer assets to the couple

A caregiver and her husband were arrested in Brazil for allegedly extorting an 86-year-old man to transfer his assets to them under threat.

Feb 28 • 15:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Bedridden elderly man tortured by caregiver in Goiânia; video is graphic

An 86-year-old bedridden man diagnosed with Alzheimer's was tortured by his own caregiver in Goiânia, Brazil, as revealed by security camera footage.

Feb 27 • 14:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Bedridden woman found amidst animal feces and rescued after abuse report in Botucatu

A bedridden woman was rescued in Botucatu, Brazil, after being found living in unsanitary conditions and suffering from possible abuse by her children.

Feb 26 • 21:57 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Need to Reduce Violence Against Elderly Citizens

The Elderly Citizens' Association calls on the Icelandic government to investigate and reduce the prevalence of violence against older individuals.

Feb 25 • 22:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested in AL for defrauding elderly for R$ 80 thousand

A 33-year-old woman was arrested in Igaci, Alagoas, for committing fraud against elderly individuals and money laundering, causing losses estimated over R$ 80 thousand.

Feb 25 • 19:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Scheming secretary 'poisoned famous doctor for months' to steal £70,000, prosecutors claim

A secretary is accused of poisoning a 90-year-old doctor to embezzle £70,000 by using arsenic over a period of months.

Feb 23 • 21:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Intent to Kill Her Husband After 50 Years Together: 'If He's Gone, It Would Be Better'

A 71-year-old woman is accused of killing her husband of nearly 50 years, fueled by the strains of elderly care and personal crises, culminating in an act of desperation amid his pleas for mercy.

Feb 23 • 03:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Great-grandma 'snapped' and killed husband after decades in controlling marriage

A great-grandmother smothered her husband following years of a controlling marriage, leading to a review that highlights the challenges faced by older abuse victims.

Feb 22 • 08:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Son who hid mother's death for 15 days is charged with neglect and concealment of a corpse in PR

A man in Guaíra, Brazil, has been charged with neglect and concealment of a corpse after hiding his 83-year-old mother's death for 15 days.

Feb 19 • 13:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

In Jhansi, a youth removed earrings saying 'Bua Pranam'

A man was arrested in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh for fraudulently acquiring jewelry from an elderly woman by feigning a familial relationship.

Feb 18 • 06:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Horrific discovery in Finland: 80-year-old man lived in a basement for 20 years without windows or toilet

An 80-year-old man was found in poor physical condition after living for 20 years in a windowless basement without basic amenities; police have temporarily detained three suspects connected to the case.

Feb 17 • 20:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Son Kills 70-Year-Old Father with Shovel, Murder Revelation Unfolds

A shocking incident occurred in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, where a 70-year-old man was murdered, allegedly by his son, leading to widespread fear in the local community.

Feb 17 • 06:27 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Resource to help 'invisible' victim-survivors of sexual abuse — older women

A new website is being launched to aid frontline workers in identifying sexual abuse against older women, amid warnings of rising elder abuse cases.

Feb 16 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Glasgow gym owner conned pensioner out £300K for designer clothes and casino

A Glasgow gym owner, Margaret Cassidy, has been convicted of defrauding her elderly aunt, Elizabeth Murphy, of over £300,000, using the funds for personal lavish expenditures and building a gym.

Feb 16 • 17:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Son under the influence of drugs and alcohol assaults 71-year-old mother and is arrested in MG

A 71-year-old mother was assaulted by her son who was under the influence of drugs and alcohol, leading to his arrest in Pará de Minas, Brazil.

Feb 14 • 19:18 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Body in the Woods, Son Confesses: "I Killed Mom for Her Pension"

A son has confessed to murdering his elderly mother for financial gain, leading to his arrest for aggravated homicide and concealment of a corpse.

Feb 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Lapegüe provided more details about the violent assault on his mother's family home in Lomas de Zamora

Journalist Sergio Lapegüe revealed details of a violent robbery at his mother's home in Lomas de Zamora, where robbers mistreated her and the caregivers.

Feb 12 • 15:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

A man kills his mother in Turin to keep her pension and hides the body: "I hit her with a small hammer"

A man confessed to killing his 86-year-old mother in Turin with a hammer to access her pension, and subsequently led authorities to her hidden body.

Feb 12 • 13:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

A man kills his mother and hides the body in the woods to collect her pension

A man in Italy has been arrested for allegedly killing his 85-year-old mother and hiding her body in the woods to continue receiving her pension.

Feb 12 • 11:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Drunken Neighbor Forced Immobile Elderly Woman to Perform Oral Sex. Received Suspended Sentence

A Czech man has received a suspended sentence for forcing an elderly, immobile woman to perform oral sex while under the influence of alcohol.

Feb 12 • 04:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

A mother was raped in the nursing home – the alarm went to the perpetrator

An 83-year-old woman was sexually assaulted by the night attendant who was supposed to ensure her safety, and alarms from her room were directed only to the attacker.

Feb 4 • 04:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in Maranhão suspected of assaulting his elderly visually impaired mother

A 42-year-old man was arrested in Caxias, Maranhão, on suspicion of assaulting his elderly mother who has a visual impairment, and he is being investigated for domestic violence.

Feb 3 • 19:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Lamia: 53-year-old man imprisoned for beating his elderly father

A 53-year-old man has been sentenced to two years in prison for assaulting his elderly father in Lamia.

Jan 13 • 13:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Investigating the death of a 78-year-old woman in Badajoz as gender violence

The National Police are investigating the suspected gender-based violence case regarding the death of a 78-year-old woman allegedly due to an assault by her 81-year-old husband in Badajoz.

Jan 13 • 11:06 UTC

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