Feb 15 • 19:05 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Man serving time for homicide is arrested suspected of raping a 6-year-old child in Roraima

A 74-year-old man previously convicted of homicide has been arrested in Roraima on suspicion of raping a 6-year-old girl, after the child revealed to her father that this was not the first incident.

In Roraima, Brazil, police arrested a 74-year-old man who was already serving time for homicide, now suspected of raping a 6-year-old girl. The incident took place in the rural area of Boa Vista, where the suspect was known to the child's family, as they frequently visited his property. After a visit to the man's site, the child exhibited a withdrawn behavior, prompting her father to inquire further about her experience there.

Following the father’s inquiries, the girl disclosed that the suspect had touched her inappropriately, specifically in the genital area and on her buttocks, suggesting a troubling pattern of behavior. In response to his daughter’s revelation, the father documented her account on video and promptly contacted the military police, leading to the suspect's arrest. A firearm was found in the man's possession during the police intervention.

This case raises critical concerns about child safety and the effectiveness of previous legal actions taken against offenders. The fact that the suspect was on electronic monitoring while being accused of such a heinous crime indicates a significant failure in protecting vulnerable children. As investigations continue, the community is left grappling with the implications of this case, highlighting the need for stricter measures against repeat offenders and a reevaluation of monitoring systems for those previously convicted of violent crimes.

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