About
Infamous child murder victim whose death outraged Brazilians, especially when the murderer turned out to be only 16 years old. He was tormented by his killer, Daniel Patry, for over a month before he was killed and dismembered. His killer served three years in a mental asylum before being released.
Before Fame
He and Patry met in a video arcade and became friends, despite Patry being four years older than him. He would borrow money from his older friend for gameplay but refuse to pay it back, angering Patry.
Trivia
The online video game Tibia was the source of their eventual friction, which led to his murder over a $1.55 dispute in gameplay fees between them.
Family Life
His parents have faced criticism in the media for allowing him to be friends with an older boy, but others have said he had a stable background and no signs of abuse or neglect. He was referred to a psychiatrist prior to his death because of his obsessive video game playing.
Associated With
His murder is similar to the murders committed by Edmund Kemper.
