Feb 27 • 16:59 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

To the police, son who killed parents in Montes Claros says he acted after 'vision' and showed no remorse

A man in Montes Claros, Brazil, has claimed he killed his parents after experiencing a 'vision' and showed no remorse during police questioning.

In a shocking incident in Montes Claros, Brazil, Reginaldo Santos Ribeiro confessed to killing his parents and injuring his nephew during a police interrogation. The crime occurred on the night of October 26 in the Santa Rafaela neighborhood. According to delegate Francielle Drumond, Ribeiro displayed no remorse for his actions and appeared to understand the seriousness of his crimes, admitting to committing a feminicide against his mother and a qualified homicide against his father.

Ribeiro attributed his violent actions to a disturbing 'vision' he experienced, claiming that he believed his father intended to sexually abuse him. This defense raises questions about his mental state and the motivations behind such a horrific act, particularly as there reportedly had been previous incidents of domestic issues in the family, which underscore the complex dynamics involved. The police and local authorities are investigating the background of Ribeiro further to better understand the context of the crime.

As of the latest updates, g1 has not managed to contact Ribeiro's defense team for comments, leaving many details of the case still unclear. The absence of remorse and the bizarre justification for his actions have drawn significant media attention, and there are broader implications regarding family violence, mental health issues, and the resources available for preventing such tragedies in Brazil.

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