Adriana Ferreira da Silva has been sentenced to 17 years, two months, and seven days in prison for attempted qualified homicide against her six-year-old stepson. The incident occurred during the early hours of May 23, 2022, when she threw the child from a fourth-floor apartment window in the Benedito Bentes neighborhood of Maceió. The trial was held on Wednesday, September 25, at the Barro Duro Forum, where the prosecution highlighted the malicious intention behind the act, as the child was asleep at the time of the incident.

The judge acknowledged that the crime was committed out of revenge and utilized means that prevented the child's defense. This was a critical consideration in the case, affecting both the nature of the charges and the sentencing. The initial sentence was over 18 years, but it was reduced due to the time the defendant had already spent in preventive detention, which amounted to over one year and six months prior to the trial.

The case has drawn attention to issues of domestic violence and child protection in Brazil, particularly regarding the treatment of vulnerable populations such as children in familial settings. The long sentence reflects a judicial stance aiming to deter similar acts of violence against children and to underscore the seriousness of crimes committed within the home, a space that should ostensibly provide safety and nurturing.