Rodrigo Castanheira succumbed to injuries 16 days after being attacked by ex-pilot Pedro Arthur Turra Basso over a dispute related to chewing gum. The incident which took place in January has since raised serious concerns regarding the manner in which the fight unfolded. In an interview, the family expressed skepticism about how such severe injuries could be inflicted without the use of a weapon, specifically questioning if brass knuckles were involved in the altercation.

The family notably highlighted the implausibility of an unarmed person inflicting such critical harm without sustaining injuries of their own. They voiced their concerns regarding the evidence—or lack thereof—that would support their claims, emphasizing that there should be indications of injury on Turra’s hands if he had indeed struck Rodrigo with his bare fists. This uncertainty instigates an ongoing dialogue around the nature of violence in such disputes and raises questions about accountability and the evidence needed to pursue legal action effectively.

Pedro Turra, now 19, is currently detained while awaiting trial, being charged with aggravated homicide due to trivial reasons. His preventive detention commenced on February 2nd. This week marks a significant development in Turra's judicial proceedings, as the Superior Court of Justice denied an appeal pertaining to his case, highlighting the ongoing legal ramifications stemming from this tragic event. The case embodies broader societal themes surrounding youth violence and the involvement of potentially lethal weapons, as well as the challenge of ensuring justice for victims in confrontations like these.