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STJ Delays Decision on Adriana Villela's 61-Year Sentence and Imprisonment in 'Crime of 113 Sul'

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Updated Mar 11, 2025, 09:53 PM

The Superior Tribunal of Justice (STJ) in Brazil has begun deliberating on a special appeal and a request for immediate imprisonment of Adriana Villela, who was convicted in 2019 for orchestrating the murders of her parents, José Guilherme Villela, a former TSE minister, and Maria Villela, as well as the family's housekeeper, Francisca Nascimento. The case, known as the 'Crime of 113 Sul,' occurred on August 28, 2009, in Brasília, with the victims suffering a total of 78 stab wounds. Adriana Villela was sentenced to 61 years and 3 months in prison, following a reduction from an initial 67-year sentence. Her defense has sought to annul the jury's decision, alleging procedural irregularities, including partiality of a juror and restricted access to evidence. They have also requested a new jury trial. The prosecution, led by the MPDFT, is pushing for her immediate imprisonment, citing a 2024 Supreme Court decision allowing for the execution of sentences after jury trials. The relator of the case, Minister Rogerio Schietti Cruz, voted against annulling the jury's decision and supported immediate imprisonment, arguing that the defense's claims were precluded by procedural deadlines. However, the judgment was suspended after a request for further review by Minister Sebastião Reis. The case will resume within 60 to 90 days. The defense, led by Antônio Carlos de Almeida Castro (Kakay), maintains Adriana's innocence, arguing that the evidence does not support her involvement and pointing to investigative flaws. The prosecution, however, asserts that Adriana's motive was financial gain, aiming to inherit her parents' wealth.

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