Why did Paulo Cesar da Silva Santos kill his stepson in Queimados?

Paulo Cesar da Silva Santos admitted to beating his toddler stepson to death because the child had soiled his nappy.

What injuries did the toddler Henry Gabriel sustain?

Henry Gabriel suffered multiple bruises, skull swelling, chest bruising, a wrist puncture, a dislocated tooth, and a thigh mark.

Has the mother of Henry Gabriel been charged?

The mother was reportedly unaware of the step-father's abusive behavior towards the child and has not been charged in relation to the death.

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Step-dad kills toddler over soiled nappy

5 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Step-father admitted beating toddler for soiled nappy.
Toddler died from multiple injuries including skull swelling.
Suspect has history of aggression and past assaults.

Step-dad kills toddler over soiled nappy

In Queimados, Rio de Janeiro, a man identified as Paulo Cesar da Silva Santos, 23, has confessed to fatally beating his two-year-old stepson, Henry Gabriel, after the child soiled his nappy. The toddler was taken to an emergency room exhibiting severe bruising and injuries, including skull swelling and a puncture wound, leading to his death.

Santos was arrested and faces charges of aggravated homicide. Investigations reveal a pattern of alleged abuse, with witnesses and the child's grandmother reporting the boy's fear of his stepfather. The mother, Yasmin, was reportedly unaware of the ongoing abuse against her son.

This incident draws parallels to another case where a former beauty queen allegedly beat her boyfriend's son to death due to resentment. Investigations into the current case are continuing, awaiting forensic results to confirm the extent of the abuse.

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