The Brazilian Civil Police investigate four teenagers —children of families with high economic power in the southern state of Santa Catarina— for the torture caused by the death of “Ear”and stray dog cared for more than a decade by neighbors and merchants of a busy beach, in the city of Florianópolis.
The attack that occurred in one of the most exclusive areas of the state sparked national outrage and a renewed debate about animal cruelty and impunity.
According to research, The young people subjected the animal to extreme aggression that left it dying until it arrived at a veterinary clinic, where it died. due to the severity of the injuries. The case came to light thanks to a security guard who recorded the attack, despite pressure to delete the video.
Bro, these guys have to hand themselves in or it will be worse for them if the factions get it first!! pic.twitter.com/CvOO3eRd5V
—Ednaldo Ferreira
(@Ednaldo40916743) January 28, 2026
Some of the Those involved would have traveled to the United States after the event, which fueled suspicions that their families tried evade legal consequences.
The death of the dog sparked protests from residentsmobilization of activists and a broad reaction on social networks, where the label #JustiçaPorOrelha It became a national trend.
In addition to minors, three adult relatives are investigated for alleged coercion and threats to witnesses to cover up what happened. The governor of Santa Catarina, Jorginho Melomaintained that there will be no exceptions in the application of the law and confirmed that adults are also being investigated for possible illegal possession of weapons.
The impact reached the first lady, Rosângela “Janja” da Silva, who expressed sadness and indignation and warned that The case reflects a generation exposed to content that trivializes violence. His statement amplified the climate of social alarm.
According to estimates by World Animal Protection, Brazil had around 30 million stray dogs and cats in 2020, a figure that shows the magnitude of animal abandonment in the country.
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