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15-year-old Brazilian confesses to killing mother in Portugal

A 15-year-old has confessed to murdering his mother in Portugal, while his aunt and grandmother seek custody of his sister.

15 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A 15-year-old Brazilian has confessed to killing his 33-year-old mother in Algés, in the Lisbon region. The crime took place on Thursday, the 13th, but the young man only reported it to the authorities the following afternoon after spending the night with his mother's body at home.

The young man's 4-year-old sister is currently under the care of a state institution. The adolescent's family, including an aunt and grandmother, have arrived in Portugal and are seeking assistance from the Consulate-General of Brazil in Lisbon.

Relatives are requesting help with the death registration, funeral arrangements, and legal matters related to custody of the sister. The information was disclosed by the newspaper Público on Friday, the 14th.

According to additional information, the adolescent reportedly called the police and confessed to the crime. The case is being investigated by the Polícia de Segurança Pública of Portugal.

The situation has raised concerns regarding the well-being of the 4-year-old child, who is now under state protection while the family members attempt to regularize her situation.

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