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Begoleã Mendes Fernandes, born in Matipó, comes from Minas Gerais and is on trial in the Netherlands. She is accused of murdering his friend Alan Lopes in Amsterdam. The Dutch justice system puts forward the hypothesis of a premeditated crime fueled by an alleged paranoid delusion of the suspect towards the victim.
The deception: Suspicion of cannibalism motivates crime
According to the Dutch public prosecutor's office, the investigation concluded that Begoleã had developed a paranoid delusion about the victim. The suspect mistakenly believed that his friend was a cannibal and that he planned to kill him and then eat his flesh. The alleged threat would have been the motive for the murder.
The crime: a tragic February 26, 2023 in Amsterdam
As the prosecution argues, Begoleã went to Alan's residence in Amsterdam on the fateful day of February 26, 2023. A fight broke out between the two and Alan was stabbed.
Two weeks after the crime, the Brazilian suspect was extradited to the Netherlands, where he has been imprisoned since March 13th.
The trial: It is expected to end on February 8th
Begoleã's trial only began in 2023. The verdict is expected to be announced on February 8 next year. The case has attracted a lot of attention and is one of the most viewed videos in Minas.
The story focuses on an analysis of the human mind and impulses, sparking debate and even indepth study of the human condition and the distorted perceptions that can lead to violent behavior and death. The case also calls into question the importance of mental health care and the sentencing system itself, highlighting the complex interface between the justice system and psychiatry.