The tragic murder case involving five family members in the neighborhood of Santa Cecília, Juiz de Fora, has completed one month as of this Saturday, January 7th. The assailant, Jonathas dos Santos Souza, who has confessed to the crime, was recently transferred to the Penitentiary Complex of Ponte Nova on January 23rd. Although the State Department of Justice and Public Security confirmed the transfer, they have not disclosed the reasons behind this change of location. Prior to this transfer, Souza was held at the Juiz de Fora Prison Remand Center, following his immediate arrest. On January 16th, the Civil Police concluded their investigation and formally charged Jonathas dos Santos Souza with five counts of wilful homicide. These charges are classified as doubly aggravated due to trivial reasons and the use of a means that impeded the victims’ defense. The law stipulates a sentence ranging from 12 to 30 years imprisonment for each of the murders. The incident occurred in the early hours of January 7, where the victims were brutally stabbed. This case has attracted significant attention not only due to its horrific nature but also as a reflection of broader issues concerning violence and domestic safety in Brazil. The community is grappling with the impact of such violence, as families fear for their safety in their own neighborhoods. As the legal proceedings continue, this case raises further questions about the judicial system’s ability to handle violent crimes and ensure justice for the victims amid escalating crime rates in the country.