A 12-year-old girl with a physical disability managed to escape from captivity after being held in private confinement by her older brother in Sorriso, Mato Grosso. She had reportedly been denied adequate food and was physically threatened, leading to her escape. The situation escalated on Sunday, when the brother attempted to stab her, prompting her to flee and seek help from a guardian who then contacted the police.

Upon arriving at the scene, police found the young girl frightened and struggling to communicate, repeatedly saying, 'fear, fear, fear, he wants to kill me'. Officers noted her poor health condition, including mobility issues and signs of malnutrition. This alarming account highlights the severe abuse and neglect she suffered while in her brother's care.

The police located the brother at his apartment, where he was drinking alcohol and in possession of a knife. He was promptly arrested. This incident raises serious concerns about family dynamics, the treatment of vulnerable individuals within homes, and the urgent need for protective services in cases of domestic abuse.