The family of retired professor from the Federal University of Goiás (UFG) Elizabeth Caramaschi, aged 79, beaten in the street by Kaio Kalton de Brito, aged 22, while walking in Setor Bueno, in Goiânia, expressed deep shock after the incident. In a video published on social media, a cousin of the elderly woman, Camila Caramaschi, vented, demanding justice from the court and expressed the family's shock.
The woman, who lives outside Brazil, reported the impact of the violence and the family's fear that the suspect would be released.
"Our family is deeply shaken by such cruelty. The attacker is in prison for attempted femicide, but we fear that he will return to the streets. We need justice, stricter laws and, above all, protection for our families", he said.
The attack occurred on Sunday (18). Elizabeth was attacked with a broken glass bottle while out for a walk. The elderly woman suffered fractures in practically all the bones in her face and will need to undergo oral and maxillofacial surgery, according to her son, Thiago Caramaschi. She also had head injuries and a punctured lung.
To g1, the Public Defender's Office of the State of Goiás, responsible for Kaio's defense, said that it "represented the person under investigation during the custody hearing, fulfilling its legal and constitutional duty to guarantee the defense of people who are unable to pay for a private professional, and will not comment on the case."
The attack was recorded by a security camera. Elizabeth is admitted in serious condition to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Goiás State Emergency Hospital (Hugo), under mechanical ventilation and in an induced coma.
According to Camila, seeing her aunt be the victim of such serious violence is appalling.
"Today, seeing someone so loved go through this brutality is devastating. I ask that you be the voice for Elizabeth and so many other victims who cannot speak for themselves. She could be your mother, your grandmother and your aunt," he declared.
The cousin also thanked the people who provided first aid at the scene and the health team responsible for hospital care.
"I deeply thank those who helped and the doctors who are fighting for her life. She has a name: Elizabeth. Justice for Elizabeth. May no other family have to experience this terror", he concluded.
According to Thiago, the elderly woman showed positive clinical progress, although her health status is still considered serious and unstable. The update was released by his son on Thursday (22).
According to him, the mother started receiving tube feeding, and stabilizing medications are being gradually reduced.
"There was a significant improvement from yesterday to today! The cervical collar was removed, and everything indicates that there was no damage to the spine. We want to thank all the prayers, support and, in particular, the medical and nursing staff at HUGO", said the statement shared by Thiago.
According to the son, the medical team has already authorized the first oral and maxillofacial surgery, which will take place as soon as the teacher is more stabilized. New ultrasound examinations of the skull, chest and abdomen were also scheduled to monitor the injuries.
Kaio was arrested in the act and had his arrest converted into preventive custody after a custody hearing. He must answer for attempted femicide. Before being arrested for attacking the elderly woman, he had been wanted by his family since the end of September. Relatives even posted a missing person poster in the region.
To g1, Kiuany Vitória Lemes Batista, 18, companion of Kaio Kalton de Brito, 22, said that he disappeared on the 28th, in Pontalina, in the south of Goiás, and was only found after the crime was reported in the press.
"We only heard about him yesterday on television, after he was arrested for attacking a lady. We were in shock because no one contacted me or his family," he said in an interview with g1.
According to Kiuany, who is in Goiânia with his mother-in-law, his partner never demonstrated a history of violence, which increased the relatives' perplexity at the situation.
"I still can't believe that he was capable of doing this, especially because he was never aggressive", highlighted the companion.
The case remains under investigation by the Civil Police of Goiás.
