A case of child torture shocked the municipality of São Miguel do Oeste, in the far west of Santa Catarina. A 22-year-old mother was arrested red-handed for torturing her 5-year-old daughter. The arrest took place on Thursday morning (24) through DPCAMI (Children, Youth, Women and Elderly Protection Police Station).

According to the Civil Police, the mother forced the girl to sleep on a mattress on the floor and without a pillow. – Photo: Civil Police/Disclosure/ND

According to the Civil Police, the mother is suspected of beating the girl with a whip. Several recent injuries were found on the child’s body. The crime came to light after complaints were filed with the Prime Minister (military police) and the Board of Trustees.

The little girl was injured on the body due to the fault of the mother

The conclusion of the examination confirmed the compatibility of injuries to the girl’s arms and legs with a whip seized in the suspect’s house. In addition, the child lived in a situation of health risk.

“She slept on the floor, without a pillow, in the middle of dog food and other materials,” civilian police said. The crime was not bailable, and the mother was sent to an improved prison.