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Girls cutting themselves because of me brighten my day: 19-year-old accused of 81 serious crimes

SOL2 September 2026 at 18:29

A 19-year-old was arrested and accused of 81 serious crimes, having started committing crimes when he was only 16 years old. The young man lived in Guimarães with his parents but was expelled from home weeks before his arrest.

The young man intended to be "like a God" and used digital platforms to incite teenagers to self-harm. The young man publicly stated that girls cutting themselves because of him "brighten his day".

The case involves serious crimes committed over several years, beginning when the young man was only 16 years old. The authorities proceeded with his arrest following an investigation that revealed the extent of the crimes committed.

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