The tutor of Leonardo Lustosa da Silveira Castro, aged 68, in Olinda, in the Metropolitan Region of Recife, was indicted for manslaughter by the Civil Police of Pernambuco.
Manslaughter is a crime that involves the death of a person caused by a reckless act, but without the intention to kill.
The attack took place on September 16, 2024, in Bairro Novo, and resulted in the victim’s death one day after the incident. The investigation showed that theThe animal’s owner acted negligently by allowing the dog to roam without a muzzleviolating state legislation that requires safety measures for dogs of breeds such as pitbull, doberman and rottweiler.
In a press conference held this Monday (20), the Olinda sectional delegate, Euricélia Nogueira, informed that, after investigations and collection of statements, it was proven that the pitbull’s guardian, whose name was not revealed, did not comply with the requirements established by State Law.
“The owner of the animal was charged with manslaughter due to negligence. He is responsible for the animal and we have a state law that says that dogs of the pickleball breed, Doberman breed and Rottweiler breed are animals that can only be walked on public roads with people over 18 years old and also with safety equipment, such as muzzle and short leads. These are pieces of equipment that do not cause suffering to the animal, but also do not expose people on the street,” said the delegate.
Remember the case:
On September 16, 2024, Leonardo Lustosa da Silveira Castro, 68 years old, was attacked by a pitbull while trying to pet the animal without a muzzle, in Bairro Novo, Olinda, in the Metropolitan Region of Recife. The incident occurred on Rua João Ribeiro, in front of the victim’s residence.
Security camera footage recorded the moment when Leonardo was talking to his neighbor, the pitbull’s owner, and approached to pet the dog. Within seconds, the animal advances and attacks the elderly man’s neck. The neighbor tries to control the pitbull, while Leonardo gets up bloodied. The images are strong and that is why they were not shared in the report.
According to the police, Leonardo was rescued by family members and taken to a private hospital in Olinda, where he received medical care. The team reported that the bite hit the internal jugular vein, causing severe bleeding. Leonardo succumbed to his injuries and died one day after the attack.
