In Patos de Minas, Brazil, a mother and daughter, aged 39 and 26 respectively, were arrested for the alleged murder of a 65-year-old man following an accusation of theft. The incident occurred after the elderly man reportedly claimed that the women had stolen R$1,000 from him. According to witness testimony, the younger woman was known to the victim and they had engaged in discussions prior to the murder.

The confrontation escalated when the elderly man attempted to assault the two women with a piece of wood after making his accusations. In response, it is alleged that the younger woman stabbed him, leading to his death. Emergency services were called to the scene, where they confirmed the man's death and subsequently transported his body to the Legal Medical Institute for further investigation.

The case highlights the potential for violent repercussions stemming from accusations of theft, particularly in contexts where personal relationships are involved. With the investigation ongoing, this incident raises questions about the societal responses to theft accusations and the circumstances that can lead to escalated violence, especially in local communities like Patos de Minas.