Belmonte Mother, 19, Arrested on Suspicion of Trying to Suffocate Her 2-Year-Old

Overview

• The suspect was arrested in flagrante on Monday in Belmonte, Bahia, after the child was taken to a local hospital.
• Investigators report the attempt involved a pillow and say an ex-boyfriend intervened to stop the assault.
• Health professionals alerted authorities, who then identified the mother as the suspected aggressor.
• At the residence, police documented burned children’s clothes, destroyed toys, and a broken window.
• Police cite a medical report, photographs, and witness statements in seeking preventive detention, while the child’s current condition has not been disclosed.