Woman is arrested for abandonment of an incapacitated person after leaving children aged 6 and 10 with a 79-year-old in Botucatu
Quick Look
- A woman was arrested for abandonment of an incapacitated person in Botucatu after leaving her two children, aged 6 and 10, in the care of a 79-year-old man with reduced mobility.
- Neighbors found the children and the elderly man asking for food on the street, calling the Guardianship Council and the Municipal Guard.
- The mother was located, arrested and taken to the DDM, while the victims were removed from the scene and handed over to another family member.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The Municipal Guard received a report from neighbors who found the elderly man and the two children asking for food nearby, indicating a situation of abandonment and risk.
According to the Municipal Guard, the woman left her two children, aged 6 and 10, alone in the care of a 79-year-old man. The man has reduced mobility and uses crutches to move around.
The incident was recorded after neighbors found the elderly man and the two children asking for food nearby, while the mother remained outside the house.
The Guardianship Council was called to monitor the case. The children and elderly man were removed from the scene and taken to the care of another family member. The Scientific Police carried out an inspection of the property to check the habitability and hygiene conditions.
The children's mother was located by municipal agents, was arrested and taken to the Botucatu Women's Defense Police Station (DDM). The police officer ratified the arrest for abandonment of an incapacitated person, and the woman remained detained at the disposal of the Court.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The case will be sent to court for a custody hearing and definition of protective measures for the children.
Very likely · Within days
The Guardianship Council must monitor the case and evaluate the conditions for the children's return to family life.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What was the relationship between the mother and the elderly person responsible for the children?
- Did the children suffer any type of physical or psychological harm during the period of abandonment?
- Is there a previous history of neglect or Child Protective Services involvement with this family?
- What will be the legal outcome of the case after the arrest in the act?
