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Criminal sentencing in Balsas, Maranhão

Overview

In Balsas, Maranhão, the 4th Court of the Judiciary conducted several trial sessions between late August and early September involving homicide and attempted homicide charges.

Geilson Silva Pessoa was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the homicide of Francisco Nascimento da Costa, a crime that occurred on June 21, 2025. Additionally, Jucélio Sinfrônio da Silva received a sentence of 9 years and seven months for the attempted murder of three individuals following an incident on November 12, 2022.

Entities

Balsas · Geilson Silva Pessoa · Civil Police of Maranhão · Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro · Haniel Sóstenes

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Balsas court sentences three defendants for homicide and attempted murder

    Three defendants in Balsas, Maranhão, received prison sentences of up to 12 years for homicide and attempted homicide following judicial sessions presided over by Judge Haniel Sóstenes.

  2. 28 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Balsas police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of teenager

    A suspect has been arrested in Balsas, Maranhão, for a shooting that killed a 13-year-old and injured another teenager.

Sources

diariosulmaranhense.com.br · tjba.jus.br