She was grateful for receiving a bouquet of white roses from a group of 300 women from all over Brazil
A month after having them, Sarah Araújo spoke about the feeling of loss in an interview with TV Anhanguera, a Globo affiliate in Goiás and Tocantins Miguel Araújo Machado, 12 years old, and Benício Araújo Machado, 8 years old, were killed on February 11 by their father, Thales Machado, 40 years old, government secretary of the city of Itumbiara, who also took his own life.
“To this day I can’t believe it. It’s very difficult to look at their photos, the videos, and them not being here. I can’t accept it, especially the way it was,” Sarah told TV.
In the interview, she was grateful for receiving a bouquet of white roses from a group of 300 women from all over Brazil. The flowers were delivered to the house of Mayor Dione Araújo, Sarah’s father, by the coordinator of the Casa da Mulher de Itumbiara.
“I want to thank all of them. I really feel their affection for me, their solidarity, I feel their prayers, I feel that their support is sustaining me,” he said.
Remember the case
Thales Machado shot his two children and then took his own life. Miguel was rescued, but died in the early hours of the morning. Benício was admitted to the ICU of the Itumbiara State Hospital in a very serious condition and died two days later. Thales was found already dead.
According to the State Civil Police, the case is treated as two completed homicides, followed by self-extermination. The corporation states that there is no evidence of third party participation in the crime.
On social media, hours before the episode, Machado had made a publication declaring his love for his children. “May God always bless my children. Daddy loves them so much”, he wrote in the caption of a video.
Where to seek help
If you are experiencing psychological distress or know someone in this situation, See below where to find help:
Life Valuation Center (CVV)
If you need immediate help, contact the Centro de Valorização da Vida (CVV), a free emotional support service that provides assistance 24 hours a day. Contact can be made by email, via chat on the website or by calling 188.
Can Speak Channel
Initiative created by Unicef to offer listening to teenagers and young people aged 13 to 24. Contact can be made via WhatsApp, from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 10pm.
THEIR
The Psychosocial Care Centers (Caps) are units of the Unified Health System (SUS) aimed at caring for patients with mental disorders. There are specific units for children and teenagers. In the city of São Paulo, there are 33 Children and Youth Caps.
Mental Health Map
The website features maps with health units and free in-person and online psychological care initiatives. It also provides guidance materials on mental disorders.
*with information from Estadão Conteúdo
