Brazilian man detained for torturing 12‑year‑old daughter in Edéia, Goiás

Police Civil of Goiás arrested a man on preventive detention after an investigation linked him to the torture of his 12‑year‑old daughter in the municipality of Edéia. The inquiry found that the victim suffered bruises on her back from being struck with a hose and endured an attempted strangulation that left her near unconsciousness. Prosecutors say the abuse stemmed from family conflicts, including the girl's role in defending her mother during disputes with the father. The suspect remains in custody while the investigation continues and the case is forwarded to the judiciary for further action.