Cíntia Mariano Dias Cabral has been sentenced to 49 and a half years in prison for the poisoning of her stepchildren, a case that has deeply affected the family of Fernanda Cabral, a 22-year-old who died in 2022 after consuming food contaminated with a rodenticide known as 'chumbinho'. Following the trial that concluded on Thursday in Rio de Janeiro, relatives and friends took to social media to express their feelings of pain, relief, and outburst over the verdict.

Fernanda's family and friends, particularly her mother, Jane Cabral, shared heartfelt messages reflecting both the sorrow of losing Fernanda and the relief brought on by the conviction of Cíntia Mariano. The court found Cíntia guilty of qualified homicide for Fernanda's death, and for the attempted murder of Fernanda's brother, Bruno Carvalho Cabral, who was only 16 at the time but survived the poisoning. The emotional response from the family illustrates the case's deep impact on their lives and the complex feelings surrounding justice and grief.

The case has drawn significant public attention, highlighting issues of domestic violence and the severe implications of familial betrayal. The reactions from the victims' loved ones underline the ongoing struggle for healing and closure following such tragic events, as well as the broader societal need to address and prevent similar occurrences in the future.