Stepmother receives 49.5-year sentence for poisoning stepchildren in Rio de Janeiro

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A stepmother was sentenced to 49.5 years for poisoning her stepchildren, resulting in one death and one survival. The conviction followed a trial where family members expressed relief and sorrow. The stepmother was found guilty of qualified homicide for the death of Fernanda Cabral and attempted homicide for poisoning her brother, Bruno. The poisoning occurred in 2022 using an illegal rat poison. The stepmother's own children testified against her, confirming her confession.


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