The content details a disturbing incident in which Cristiano Alves Terto, seeking revenge for his father’s murder, guns down his father’s accused killer, Francisco Cleidivaldo Mariano De Moura, during a courtroom trial in São José do Belmonte, Brazil. Terto is seen firing six shots at De Moura, creating chaos in the courtroom as jurors and court members scramble for safety. De Moura attempts to seek cover behind a desk while Terto continues to shoot until his gun is empty. Terto then strikes De Moura twice in the head with the gun before fleeing the courtroom, ultimately leading to his arrest on suspicion of attempted murder.
The incident took place on November 29, with the video of the shooting being released to the public on Monday. Terto was immediately arrested and has remained in prison since then. De Moura survived the shooting and was transferred to a different hospital approximately 250 miles away from the courthouse. The motive behind the shooting was De Moura’s alleged murder of Terto’s father, Francisco Alves, in 2012, after a confrontation between the two. De Moura confessed to killing Alves after the latter confronted him about a stray donkey, leading to a fatal altercation.
Following the shooting involving Terto, De Moura is described as “alive and free” in a statement from the court. However, it remains unclear when his trial for the murder of Alves will continue. The Pernambuco Court of Justice stated that the jury has not been reconvened and no new date has been set for De Moura’s trial. It is unknown how long De Moura evaded capture before being arrested for the nearly 12-year-old crime and what caused the delay in the trial process. The incident has sparked public outrage and raised questions about the justice system’s handling of long-running cases of violent crimes.
The video footage of the courtroom shooting has circulated widely, showcasing the extreme act of vengeance carried out by Terto in response to his father’s murder. The chaotic scene inside the courtroom captured the fear and panic of those present as Terto cold-bloodedly shot at De Moura. The violent actions of Terto and the subsequent arrest and legal proceedings shed light on the emotional aftermath of long-unresolved crimes and the impact they have on families seeking justice for their loved ones. The ongoing legal process will determine the fate of both Terto and De Moura, adding another layer of complexity to an already tragic and troubling situation.
The case has garnered international attention due to the shocking nature of the crime and the circumstances surrounding it. The detailed account of events leading up to the shooting sheds light on the history of animosity between the families involved and the tragic consequences of unresolved conflicts. The legal system’s response to such acts of violence and the pursuit of justice for the victims are paramount in addressing the underlying issues that contributed to the escalation of violence in this case. The outcome of Terto’s trial and the continuation of De Moura’s trial will be crucial in determining accountability and closure for those affected by the tragedy.
