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Psychiatrist claims Jairinho felt pleasure in attacking children on 3rd day of trial

4 sources · 28 May 2026 · Share coverage ·

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The Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice granted two favorable decisions to Jairinho's defense during the session: it authorized testimony from witness Miriam Santos Rabelo Costa, who had been barred by the judge after requests from the Public Ministry, and altered the order of interrogations. According to the defense, Miriam will report an alleged accident involving Henry and his father, Leniel Borel. ?

Press quotes (1)
Band

"O psiquiatra afirmou que Jairinho demonstrava sentir prazer ao infligir dor em crianças... O terceiro dia do julgamento de Jairo Souza Santos Júnior, o Jairinho, e de Monique Medeiros foi marcado por embates entre acusação e defesa"

The case proceeds under process number 0003144-81.2021.8.19.0001 in the Second Jury Court of Rio de Janeiro, with Judge Elizabeth Machado Louro presiding. Jairinho and Monique face charges of triple-qualified homicide, torture, coercion in legal proceedings, procedural fraud and ideological falsification for the death of Henry Borel, which occurred on March 8, 2021. ?

Press quotes (1)
Oglobo

"a médica Maria Cristina Souza Azevedo, responsável pelo atendimento do menino no Hospital Barra D'Or na noite da morte... Se ficar discutindo o sexo dos anjos, esse julgamento não termina"

1. What we know (1)

The trial is in its third day and should extend for more than ten days according to estimates

2 sources Band Oglobo
2. Where coverage thins out (2)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (2)

Details about Henry's resuscitation attempts and Monique's specific reaction at the hospital

Reported by: Oglobo
Did not cover: Band

Defense's specific criticisms about medical ethical guidelines in the psychiatrist's performance

Reported by: Oglobo
Did not cover: Band
3. What we don't know yet (3)
  • What specific technical evidence was presented in the three days of trial and how did the defense contest it?

    Why it's still unknown: Attempt to obtain detailed court records failed: TJRJ portal requires real browser navigation not implemented

    Did not cover: Band Oglobo
  • What will be the impact of Miriam Santos Rabelo Costa's testimony on the defense strategy and how will she detail the alleged accident involving Henry's father?

    Why it's still unknown: Witness has not yet been heard - testimony was only authorized by the Court during the third day

  • How many of the 27 predicted witnesses have been heard and what is the current estimate for completion of the jury trial?

    Why it's still unknown: Sources mention prediction of more than ten total days but don't specify how many witnesses remain

    Did not cover: Oglobo

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