Murder of Isabella Nardoni
| Murder of Isabella Nardoni | |
|---|---|
| Location | Rua Santa Leocádia, 138 Vila Guilherme São Paulo, Brazil |
| Coordinates | 23°29′42″S 46°36′32″W / 23.4950612°S 46.6089653°W |
| Date | 29 March 2008 23:45 (BRT (UTC-3)) |
Attack type | Homicide, infanticide |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Victim | Isabella Nardoni |
| Perpetrators | Alexandre Alves Nardoni (father) Anna Carolina Trotta Peixoto Jatobá (stepmother) |
| Verdict | Guilty for triple-qualified homicide and procedural fraud |
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The murder of Isabella de Oliveira Nardoni was one of the most infamous infanticide cases in Brazil. On the night of March 29, 2008, the five-year-old girl Isabella had died from severe injuries after being thrown out of the sixth floor of the building, where her father, Alexandre Alves Nardoni, stepmother, Anna Carolina Trotta Peixoto Jatobá, and newborn half-siblings lived in North São Paulo. Investigations concluded that the girl had been physically abused by her father and stepmother and both were convicted for intentional homicide.
Brazilian media has closely followed the case, offering continuous updates. A survey suggested that more than 98% of Brazilians are aware of her death—the highest percentage in the history of Brazilian media coverage research.