Rest in peace! Died after father took his! See now!

According to initial reports, the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday morning in the Jardim das Américas 2ª Etapa neighborhood. The father told police that he was exhausted and had been holding his infant son while trying to calm him. At some point, overcome by fatigue, he fell asleep. In those brief, unconscious moments, the baby slipped from his arms and fell.

The impact proved fatal.

When emergency responders from the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) arrived at the residence, there was nothing they could do. The child had already died by the time help reached the scene. For the responders, trained to save lives, the call ended in confirmation rather than rescue—a reality that underscores the fragility of infants and the unforgiving nature of accidents involving them.

The Military Police of Goiás were notified shortly afterward by the Forensic Medical Institute (IML), which handled the initial examination of the child’s body. From that point on, the case was formally registered and placed under investigation by the Civil Police of Goiás.

Authorities have emphasized caution in how the case is being handled. While the father’s account points to a tragic domestic accident, police procedure requires that all such deaths be thoroughly examined. Investigators must determine whether the circumstances align fully with an accidental fall or whether any additional factors contributed to the child’s death. Continue reading…