Sentenced to 8 years for raping teenage neighbor is arrested in Boa Vista

According to the court ruling, the crime occurred between August and September 2023, in the Equatorial neighborhood. The teenager was in the kitchen at home drinking water when she was approached and abused by the man, who threatened her not to tell her family about the crime.

After the crime, the young woman began to experience bouts of anxiety, insomnia and isolation. The mother noticed the change in behavior and sought psychological assistance for her daughter, who revealed the abuse during the sessions. Upon learning of the case, the mother reported the crime to the Civil Police, who began investigations.

After investigations, the case was referred to Justice. The victim's testimony was confirmed by witnesses and an expert report. On August 26, 2025, the accused was convicted of rape of a vulnerable person.

The court set the sentence at 8 years, 10 months and 7 days in closed prison. With the end of the appeals (final and unappealable decision), prison was ordered to begin serving the sentence. The man will be presented at a custody hearing this Friday (13).