Lawyers assess testimony of mother accused of poisoning daughter in Pontal

Elizabete Arrabaca, accused of poisoning her daughter Nathalia Garnica to death in Pontal, Brazil, testified this week, swearing innocence and accusing her eldest daughter of lying to harm her. Arrabaca is in preventive detention since August 2025, initially for the death of her daughter-in-law Larissa Rodrigues. Toxicology confirmed Nathalia was also poisoned, leading to separate proceedings with no trial dates set. Defense argues circumstantial evidence and hearsay witnesses are weak, while prosecution cites contradictions, including alleged financial motives and post-death bank account access. The judge will decide on a jury trial after final arguments.