A São Paulo Civil Police identified five suspects involved in the gang rape of two boys, aged 7 and 10, which occurred in São Miguel Paulistain the east of the capital.
The Secretary of Public Security, Osvaldo Nico Gonçalvesdescribed the incident as “terrible and unforgettable” during a press conference held this Sunday (4).
In the words of the secretary, the barbarity of the crime was unprecedented, even for those who have vast experience in combating criminals. See below:
A ie four teenagers. In the district of Serrana, in Brejões, in Bahiawith the assistance of local security forces.
To date, three teenagers have been apprehended — two in the capital of São Paulo and one in Jundiaí —, while one fourth minor has not yet been found.
So that he can appear in court.
Understand the crime
The victims were lured into a property under the pretext of fly a kite. During the crime, the attacks were recorded on video at the initiative of the adult involved, and the images circulated on social networks.
The identification of the attackers was possible after a sister of one of the victims recognized her brother in images shared on the internet.
Investigation and protection of victims
According to delegate Janaina da Silva Dziadowczyk, from 63rd Police Districtthe children’s families suffered pressure from the community not to file a police report.
For security reasons, the victims and their families were removed from the region and are under protection of public power.
The next phase of the investigation will focus on identifying people who shared images of abuse, an act that also constitutes a crime.
