Man Allegedly Held Wife, 7 Children and Mother-in-Law Captive for 20 Years, Sexually Abusing Several of Them
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The alleged crimes came to light after one of the daughters escaped the home in Novo Oriente de Minas in the state of Minas Gerais, local police said, per several Brazilian outlets includingGuia Muriae,Diario Do Rio DoceandO Tempo.
The 54-year-old man, who has not been named in the reports, allegedly held his 40-year-old wife captive for almost the entirety of their marriage, Herika Ribeiro Sena of the Regional Civil Police station in Teofilo Otoni said, per Guia Muriae,Diario Do Rio DoceandO Tempo.
“None of the neighbors knew her, not even her relatives had access to her,” she said. (The translation of the quotes varied slightly for the outlets).
Police allege the daughters claimed the man drilled holes into the walls of the house so he could see them taking showers and getting dressed, per Guia Muriae,Diario Do Rio DoceandO Tempo.
The man also allegedly sexually abused his now-deceased mother-in-law, police allege, per the outlets. Police further allege the woman died after falling ill and not being given proper care.
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The man is being charged with false imprisonment, rape of a vulnerable person, psychological violence, abortion and concealment of a corpse, per Sena,Diario Do Rio Doce,O Tempoand Folhadoes reported.
“What this daughter did is very important: bringing what was happening to the public so that action could be taken,” Sena said, per all three outlets.
The suspect is in custody and has denied all charges against him, per Guia Muriae,Diario Do Rio DoceandO Tempo.
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source: people.com
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