A report by police confirms that a 1-year and 3-month-old baby was sexually abused and died of asphyxia, with a teenager confessing to the crime in Maricá, Brazil.
The Civil Police of Brazil announced that a one-year-and-three-month-old girl who was taken dead to a local health facility had suffered both physical and sexual violence as confirmed by forensic reports. The report from the Medical Legal Institute (IML) indicated that asphyxia from obstruction of the upper airways was the cause of her death. The incident took place at the home of the girl's babysitter in Maricá, a city in the Lagos Region of Rio de Janeiro.
According to the police, there were only two adults and one teenager present in the house at the time of the crime, leading to suspicion of these individuals. Investigators conducted interviews with neighbors and other parents who had interacted with the babysitter, narrowing down their focus on the three suspects. Following thorough questioning, the teenager eventually confessed to committing the crime, prompting further inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
The investigation was complex, as it involved interviews and gathering testimonies from various witnesses to piece together the timeline of events in the house. The confession from the teenager was a crucial development in the case, providing clarity amidst the heightened emotions following the baby's death. The police emphasize the seriousness of the crime and are expected to pursue full legal accountability against those involved.
