Fernando Henrique Dardis, a fake doctor, is on trial for the murder of patient Helena Rodrigues, after having previously faked his own death to escape legal consequences.
Fernando Henrique Dardis, who is accused of murdering patient Helena Rodrigues in 2011, is set to face trial in Sorocaba, São Paulo. The case has drawn national attention, especially after Dardis attempted to evade justice by simulating his own death in January 2025. He faces charges of homicide, illegal medical practice, and forgery, with a trial that will include testimonies from both defense and prosecution witnesses, the latter being related to the victim.
In addition to the murder trial, there is a separate investigation underway targeting Leandra Ferreira dos Santos Bastos, an attorney suspected of improperly presenting herself as an assistant to the prosecution without the consent of Helena's family. This situation adds another layer of complexity to the case, indicating a possible mishandling of the legal proceedings involved, as well as raising questions regarding the integrity of those representing the victim's interests.
The outcome of this trial is likely to resonate beyond the individual case, as it underlines ongoing concerns about accountability within the medical profession and the criminal justice system in Brazil. It highlights the lengths to which individuals may go to escape legal consequences and the challenges faced by the families of victims in pursuing justice against those who wronged them.
