A 15-year-old boy in Algés, Portugal, contacted the PSP (Public Security Police) for assistance just days before he killed his mother, according to Correio da Manhã. The outlet reports that the conversation between the minor and police has now been revealed.
The teenager later surrendered to authorities following the incident, as reported by Folha de S.Paulo. The victim was a Brazilian woman living in Portugal, and the case has drawn attention to the family's history of violence.
Correio da Manhã's reporting indicates the boy had previously witnessed his father attempt to kill his mother, according to Terra. This background of domestic violence is central to understanding the events leading up to the killing.
The family was already known to child protection services. Euronews reports that the CPCJ (Commission for the Protection of Children and Young People) had been monitoring the family since 2024. This prior involvement suggests authorities were aware of risks within the household before the fatal incident.
In the aftermath, the teenager's aunt and grandmother are seeking custody of his younger sister, according to G1. The family is now focused on the welfare of the surviving sibling while the legal process unfolds.
The case raises questions about how the PSP responded to the boy's plea for help and whether earlier intervention could have prevented the tragedy. Authorities are expected to examine the timeline of warnings and the family's prior contact with support services as part of the investigation.
