A devastating crime has shaken the municipality of Itumbiara in Goiás, Brazil, where local government secretary Thales Machado murdered his two children and subsequently took his own life. This shocking incident occurred early Thursday morning when Machado, aged 40, reportedly shot his children, aged 12 and 8. The elder child was rushed to the Municipal Hospital Modesto de Carvalho but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter. The community is left in mourning as authorities grapple with the aftermath of this gruesome crime.

In a troubling revelation, Machado had left a note on his Instagram account explaining that his actions were driven by his distress over the impending trip of the children's mother to São Paulo for personal reasons. In his message, he expressed a sense of desperation, implying that he believed his children would be better off 'with him' as he stated, 'We are leaving, my children are now angels.' This dramatic and emotional plea has since been deleted following the incident, reflecting the profound turmoil facing the family.

This tragic event raises serious questions about mental health, domestic challenges, and the responsibilities of public officials in Brazil. It also highlights the need for supportive interventions for individuals experiencing profound personal crises, as the ramifications of such violent acts extend beyond immediate victims to the broader community grappling with the shock and consequences of this grievous loss.