A man identified as Adelino became violent and evil, poisoned by supposed madness. This case occurred in Barcelos, Portugal, and became known as the "monster of Barcelos". Adelino's family, including his wife and children, managed to escape his fury.
After the family's escape, Adelino directed all his anger against the neighbors in the region. The man believed that these neighbors had harmed him in some way, which further fueled his fury.
In one of his violent episodes, Adelino decapitated four neighbors, committing quadruple homicide. The crime shocked the local community and remains etched in the region's memory as one of the most brutal episodes of domestic and neighbor violence recorded in Barcelos.
