Marta Isabelle dos Santos, a teenager found dead in Porto Velho, had been removed from school by her father for nearly three years. The Secretary of State for Education of Rondônia (Seduc) indicated that the father's request for her transfer to Paraíba was recorded, but the family asserts that Marta did not actually move to that state. Reports indicate she was found dead in a house, showing signs of torture and mistreatment, raising serious concerns about her welfare during the years she was withdrawn from school.

The investigation revealed disturbing details about her situation at home. Callebe José da Silva, her father, admitted to binding Marta each night with electrical wires, contributing to a horrifying picture of the neglect and abuse she faced. While the Seduc maintained that she had formal ties to educational institutions until June 2023, it appears that her actual education ceased following her father's removal of her from school. This disconnection from educational resources potentially left her vulnerable to the abuses that ultimately led to her tragic death.

The situation highlights critical issues surrounding child welfare and parental rights in Brazil, as the community grapples with the implications of neglect and abuse. It raises urgent questions about the protective mechanisms in place for children in similar situations, the role of educational institutions in safeguarding the children under their care, and the adequacy of state interventions to protect minors at risk. This tragedy calls for greater awareness and action to prevent similar occurrences in the future.