Feb 11 • 10:23 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Man accused of killing teenager in Salto de Pirapora goes to trial

A man accused of beating and murdering a 17-year-old boy will be tried by jury this Wednesday in Salto de Pirapora, São Paulo.

Pedro Augusto Monteiro Viana, a 17-year-old boy, was brutally beaten and killed in May 2021 in Salto de Pirapora, São Paulo. The accused, who claimed that he attacked the teenager during an argument, has been in custody since the incident and will face a jury trial on Wednesday. Details of the attack indicate that the victim was struck with a wooden object, leading to severe injuries and ultimately his death three days later at the Hospital Estadual Adib Jatene due to complications from the assault. The case has been classified as qualified homicide, drawing significant attention within the local community. The trial, which is set to occur at the City Hall of Salto, underscores the ongoing concerns about youth violence and the legal system's response to such criminal activities in Brazil.

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