Overview
- Jason de Souza Junior received a 12-year prison term in a closed regime following a ruling issued this week in Santa Catarina.
- He has been in custody since his January 1 arrest in Palhoça after the December 31, 2024 assault near UFSC in Florianópolis.
- Police said he was identified by a distinctive abdominal scar and his beard, and he was detained the day after the crime.
- Forensic examinations confirmed the child was a victim of sexual violence, according to reports citing official findings.
- The victim’s family says she continues weekly psychological care and publicly thanked investigators for the swift arrest.