A 1 year and 8 month old baby was admitted to Santa Casa from Campo Grande on Tuesday, April 28th. The child showed signs of serious aggression and signs of sexual violence. The hospital activated Conselho Tutelar from Região Norte. The mother, aged 31, and stepfather, aged 21, were arrested. Eles is responsible for ill-treatment, rape of a vulnerable person, bodily harm and failure to provide assistance.
Guardianship counselor Suellen Gomes received the complaint and began an immediate investigation. Não there were previous records of the family in Conselho Tutelar. The child was taken in by Estado. Ela remains under institutional guardianship.
Mãe denies assaulting his partner while still in hospital
The mother accompanied her son to the appointment. Questionada about the injuries, she said the child had fallen and hit her head. Sobre the other injuries, he said he could not explain. The woman denied that her husband had assaulted the baby.
“Look, my husband didn’t do anything to the child, I can guarantee it, I hold my hand in the fire for him that this didn’t happen,” she declared, according to the counselor’s report. The phrase was said while the baby was still receiving medical care.
The initial version raised doubts. The mother added that the child was well looked after. Ela mentioned that the baby didn’t attend a project because he had the flu.
Mom’s Versões changes during conversation with counselor
Suellen Gomes asked if the mother had taken the child to the doctor because of the flu. The initial answer was affirmative. Depois, when reminded that services are recorded, the woman changed her report.
“She then reported: ‘no, I just stayed at the screening. Fiquei at the screening, after the screening I left, because it was very busy, so I ended up not going to the service'”, said the counselor. The answers had omissions and inconsistencies.
- The child did not have regular health monitoring
- Vaccination was only updated in January 2026
- Não had frequent records of medical appointments
Esses points increased the concern of the Conselho Tutelar team.
Padrasto took care of the baby while mother worked
The mother reported that she works and that, during this period, she left the baby in the care of her stepfather. The couple organized their schedules so that there was always an adult present. Questionada about possible aggression, she denied her or her partner’s involvement. Afirmou trust her husband.
The counselor wanted to know who could have caused the injuries. The answer was that he didn’t know. Vizinhos reported knowledge of mistreatment to the police, but said they had not reported it due to lack of evidence.
Conselho Tutelar communicates case to Ministério Público
Diante of the evidence, Conselho Tutelar notified Ministério Público. The decision was made to immediately institutionalize the child. The baby is now under the protection of Estado.
The arrest occurred due to actions by Delegacia Especializada from Proteção to Criança and Adolescente (DEPCA). The mother and stepfather remain in detention. The investigation continues to clarify the facts.
- Equipe’s Samu identified bruises and signs of possible sexual abuse
- Polícia Militar and Samu performed resuscitation after cardiorespiratory arrest
- Laudo doctor confirmed old and recent injuries on the child’s body
- Vizinhança mentioned recurring violence without previous formal record
The case is being processed in secret from Justiça to protect the victim’s identity.
Detalhes from initial care reinforces severity
Durante On the way to the hospital, Samu’s doctor noticed multiple bruises. Indícios of sexual violence were also identified. The child arrived in serious condition and received immediate stabilization. The hospital followed mandatory notification protocol.
Counselor Suellen Gomes highlighted the lack of follow-up history. Isso made it difficult to assess the family situation in advance. The investigation continues with testimonies and expert opinions.
Institutional care aims to ensure safety and adequate treatment for the child. DEPCA investigations seek to gather all the evidence to define responsibilities.
