THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2002
Second one on the right.
There.
Good evening. Is this the location?
Good evening.
My house is open. I think someone got in.
Did you enter the house?
I arrived with my brother and
when I saw the opened door, I called you and my boyfriend.
I came as fast as I could.
Did you see anything unusual?
Just the opened door.
And the lights on.
Okay. Let's go.
Wait here.
Okay.
COUPLE KILLED IN THEIR ROOM IN HIGH CLASS NEIGHBORHOOD IN SÃO PAULO.
ASSAULT CASTS DOUBT ON SUSPECTED THEFT
SUSPECT ARRESTED WHEN BUYING MOTORCYCLE WITH CASH
THE COUPLES' DAUGHTER AND HER BOYFRIEND CONFESS TO MURDER.
TRIAL BEGINS NEXT MONDAY
THE GIRL WHO KILLED HER PARENTS
THE BOY WHO KILLED MY PARENTS
THIS IS AN ART PIECE WITH BIOGRAPHICAL CONTENT.
IT'S BASED ON TRUE EVENTS AND USED THE JUDICIAL RECORD AS ITS MAIN SOURCE,
SPECIALLY THE VERSIONS IN THE TESTIMONIES OF THE CONVICTS THEMSELVES.
MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2006 TRIAL - 4 YEARS AFTER THE EVENT
Murderer!
POLICE
Murderer!
Miss, please, move forward.
Silence, please.
Is the accusation true or would you like to present
a new version of the facts?
It's not true.
I want to tell my story.
My life.
So you can understand how everything started
since I was a little girl.
-Honey! -Su!
-Let's take the picture. -Come.
I come from a normal family.
Ordinary.
A well-structured loving family.
I started going to school very young.
I went to preschool.
Then the first grade.
On the sixth grade, I was put in a German class.
And the education was a little... different.
A little rougher.
I took karate classes,
English classes,
like every other kid.
A good life with my parents.
An easy life.
My brother.
With plenty, plenty of love.
THREE YEARS BEFORE THE EVENT
Look, Mom. Look, Su.
That guy is really good.
Check out his looping. And this levelling!
Let's talk to him.
Hey!
Hi. How are you?
Sorry to interrupt.
Not at all.
-Are you Daniel? -That's me.
-And you are? -Marísia.
This is my son Andreas. A big fan of aeromodelling.
He's a little shy, though.
I believe a few classes might help.
And you were highly recommended.
-What about her? -Her?
No, just my boy.
So... let's do this. Class number one.
-Already? -Go on.
Get in here. Come on.
Nice. Steady.
We'll move it together.
-Okay. -Cool?
He couldn't take his eyes off you.
I noticed.
-Don't say that, Mom. -Why not?
You should have some fun.
And flirting is super fun.
I can't think about boys right now.
I just got out of a relationship.
You're too serious.
He's so cute.
And who said anything about dating? You can flirt.
Oh sweetie.
-Guess who called me. -Who?
-Your teacher. -Daniel?
-He asked me to the movies. -And you said yes, right?
If Mom is okay with it...
-If you help me... -Okay.
So, did you like it?
When he entered the house, I...
got the goosebumps.
I noticed.
Someday I'll have one of those.
It's been a while since my last ride.
-I used to love it when I was a kid. -Me too.
But you're still a kid.
-I am not! -Oh no? Are you brave?
Don't! Stop it! I am terrified of heights.
Hey.
Don't worry. I'm here for you.
Trust me.
I was waiting all day for that.
Actually, the entire week, the entire month!
Really. Every time I look at you, I can't...
You're too impulsive!
That's because you're the most beautiful girl I ever met.
I bet you say that all the time.
No, no, I mean it.
I can't stop thinking about you.
I breath for you.
It's my mom.
She's here to pick me up.
-Does she know I'm here? -Of course.
Did she let you go to my championship?
Not yet, but I think she will.
Steady!
-Come on, Daniel! -It's in your fingers, son!
STATE AEROMODELING CONTEST
-Did you see that looping? -Yeah.
That's my son!
He can beat anything, anytime, anywhere!
I won that for you. And that's a first.
Dan!
-People are watching. -So what?
We're doing nothing wrong.
Andreas.
-Hey, man. Take a look. -Let me see that.
-I was dying to meet you. -Excuse me.
Would you like some pie or cake?
-Pie. -Pie?
-It's mouthwatering. -Thank you, Mrs. Nadja.
It looks delicious.
And don't call me that. Do you call him "sir"?
-It's a habit. -Call me Astro.
Here. It tastes better with beer.
-Sorry, I don't drink. -That's okay.
-Just a sip. -It's no harm.
Not you.
Drink if you like. We don't mind.
Cristian! Cristian is here!
What's up, family? I'm home!
Tasty Mom!
-Show me those boobs! -Stop it, we have guests.
-Hey Dad. -What was that?
-Bro! -You are late.
-Get over here! -Asshole!
Congrats!
-Yo! You're the man! -I know.
And you must be the famous Su.
He's babbling about you for a month. She's cute, bro.
What the hell, man?
What about this one? Your brother-in-law?
I'm... what's that?
Take a chair and seat with me.
I'm not hungry, Mom. And I gotta run.
I have a gig tomorrow morning.
-What gig? -A job, Mom. My shit.
Just be careful.
-Why don't you stay for the night? -The gig is next to my place.
How can you not live here? Your parents are the best.
We can switch families.
I'll give you mine. What do you say?
-I'm in. -She's being sweet.
She's adorable.
Wow. She's a beauty. Is it yours?
No, not really.
It's my client's. I'm just fixing it.
You put a spell on my brother.
He's nuts about you.
You could come and visit me someday.
It's cooler than here.
Dan said you guys live under military regime.
It's a fine piece, isn't?
-Shall we join them? -Yeah.
Look, man. I wanna show you my project.
See that?
I'll teach you all I know.
Yo!
I left my princess all alone.
Yo, brat.
-Wanna check out my bike? -Sure.
Let's ride.
I was eager to have you all for me.
-What's that? -For my favorite aeromodeller.
What are you up to?
What...?
-Did you like it? -Holy shit!
-I love it! -For you the best...
only the best.
That reminds me it's time to meet the famous German.
Right?
Do you think he will like me?
Of course.
One step at a time.
Step by step.
It's delicious, Mrs. Marísia.
-Thank you for having me. -Of course.
So... I loved the model you gave me.
Come on, man. I'm your buddy. There's no need to thank me.
We'll pay you for it.
I was talking to Marísia and... This is your work, right?
I tried, Manfred. He refuses to get paid.
Please. It's a gift. I insist.
That's very kind of you.
My aunt is hosting a Christmas dinner at her house,
and my family would love to meet Suzane.
Do you mind if I take her?
You looked so serious!
Is your aunt really hosting a Christmas dinner?
Probably.
But that's not where we are going.
No?
But I'd like to wish your folks a Merry Christmas.
You can do that tomorrow at lunch.
Tonight we are going to my place.
Just the two of us.
Dan, but what if your parents come home?
What will they think of me?
We are not that kind of family.
Well...
Make yourself comfortable.
Talking about that...
Do you want?
I never did that before.
Let me show you.
You inhale,
hold it for as long as you can,
then you exhale.
It will help you chill out.
Try it.
Come on.
That's it.
It sucks.
Okay. Come on. Sit here.
Close your eyes.
There.
Now open your mouth.
And you had never tried before?
No.
And it made me feel awful.
I was...
My eyes were red and burning.
And I felt sick. How could I go home like that?
It got worse when I got home.
I had to lie to my mom.
It was hard for me.
From the beginning I had to...
It broke my heart.
I had a good relationship with my mom.
-Liar! -Silence.
And it made me drift away from her.
He used to say,
"Su, trust me. Trust me.
Don't say a word. It will work."
So I did.
Oh you made it!
Good to see you, sweetie.
-And you, boy! -How are you, honey?
-Are you good, Andreas? -I'm great.
-Marísia! -A gift from your last visit.
Oh that's so kind of you!
But we didn't...
-We brought you nothing. -I hope you like it.
Look, Astrogildo. How nice.
We're looking good.
Come on in.
-Yes, please. -Excuse me.
-Go on, Mr. Manfred. -Don't mind the mess.
-Daniel, bring the beer. -Help him, son.
We have all flavors.
-Which are? -Four cheese, pepperoni,
-and anchovy. Who ordered that? -Daniel!
Suzane said she likes fish.
We can start with four cheese, what do you think?
-Serve them. -Sure.
So Astrogildo,
how are things in the court?
I'm retired now. It was too much for me.
Now I'm dedicating myself to Biro-biro.
Do you like birds?
This one is special. It brings us nothing but joy.
Andreas likes him.
That's true, he loves Biro-biro.
Did you go to that confectionery I told you about?
It's too expensive!
-It's outrageous, isn't? -A robbery.
But I cooked us a quindim.
Magnificent!
You could tell your friends about Daniel's shop.
Dad, don't.
Asking favors and we barely know them.
But they are family now.
-And you're good at it, so... -I'll see what I can do.
Extra olive for me.
Tell me, Manfred. Was it that bad?
I feel sick.
I mean, pizza?
Dad, stop implicating.
-I'm not. -They're great.
They should visit us more. Get together.
I think this relationship is going too fast.
-I like them. -Me too.
-Unbelievable. -What your father is trying to say
is that they are from a different world.
I like their world.
You're a diligent, studious girl, and he is...
an aeromodelling instructor.
He's cute, but can't you see how different you are?
Come on!
He's got the hang of it, don't you think?
Maybe it's because of his awesome teacher.
Jerk.
Are your parents going to my birthday party?
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday, dear Dani
Happy birthday to you
Oh I love you so much, son!
And I love you, Mom.
-Now the gifts. -I love you too, baby girl.
Look!
-What is it, Su? -Something big, I see.
Let's see.
Wow!
Lucky bastard! Show it to me!
You look great!
Boys!
Stop it!
Already?
I'm fast.
What? Don't I look sexy?
Like really sexy?
I love it when you make that face.
Wait, wait.
Did you get rid of the egg?
I did get rid of the egg, Suzane.
What did you wish for?
When?
When you blew out the candles.
What did you wish for?
You.
You are my wish. Now lay down.
-Wait, Dan. -What now?
-We are alone. -But they're in the living room.
-Stop! Stop! -Relax.
Relax, Su! Relax!
How long am I supposed to wait?
Fucking forever?
I won't put up with it for much longer.
Su...
you promised.
Didn't you?
As a gift.
Wait here.
Here.
Take it.
Again?
Take it. It will help you relax.
Go on.
Don't give up. Try it again.
You must inhale more.
Do it.
Put it in your mouth. There.
Inhale.
Yeah!
-I don't like it. -"I don't like it."
Silly.
Come on, Su. Aren't you relaxed?
Dan, slow down.
Slow down.
Trust me.
It was not as I always dreamed of.
Not as I always imagined.
I lost my virginity that night.
With him.
As most girls, I dreamed of a Prince Charming.
A beautiful night, a romantic scenario.
And suddenly it was over.
For him it was just another night.
Not for me.
Once again
I couldn't tell my mom about it.
Honey, are you alright?
I would certainly give more than a penny for your thoughts.
Have a good day.
What time do you leave?
Tonight we have Alice's birthday party.
What time, then?
-Around 9 pm? -Okay.
Honey!
I'm here for you if you wanna talk.
-You scared me. -Out of love.
Speaking of it, you look hot in these.
I'm late for class.
What's wrong?
Are you mad at me?
No. Of course not.
What then? Don't you love me anymore?
Of course I do, Dan-Dan.
How could I not?
So let's go to my place. Come on.
-Tonight is Alice's birthday party. -Exactly. More time for us.
Come on, Su.
Please, babe.
It will be much better than your boring class.
What's on your mind?
What's on yours?
Are you a junky now?
I am. Why?
Daniel.
Sorry. I didn't know you had guests.
I left the keys in the car.
-I'll never leave this room. -Dani!
Your mother called. I said you weren't here.
I'm sorry about that.
I feel bad about it.
Don't mind them.
They will stop as soon as they realize you're a grown woman.
Speaking of it, I'll be right back.
Eat. You haven't eaten yet.
It's orange cake. And we have butter.
-I'll have some juice. -Here, Dad.
A piece of art.
You look nice.
What's that?
You were not old enough.
Now you are. You can get arrested though.
-What do you plan to do with that? -Nothing extraordinary, Mom.
It's just that we were talking and we decided to...
take a road trip.
A car trip? Not with my Maverick.
Don't worry. I'm gonna buy a new car.
With Su's help. Right, babe?
Wow.
Money is not a problem.
Dear.
There's a tip there for you.
-Do you like it? -It's nice.
-Do you like it backwards? -Yeah!
That's cute.
He never said,
"give me money".
It was more like,
"I would like to have that".
Liar!
-She's lying! -Order!
Silence, please!
Silence!
I'd like to proceed and I need silence.
Please.
I ask for silence.
Continue.
He used to insinuate.
To suggest.
And I wanted to please him,
so I agreed to give him things.
I saved some money
to help him buy the car.
I paid for most of it.
I gave him a cellphone.
And I paid the cellphone bill monthly.
I paid for his bedroom renovation.
The carpet, the TV, the aquarium,
the DVD... all of it. I paid for all of it.
When I think about it, I think he never paid for anything.
TWO YEARS BEFORE THE EVENT
Suzane.
Take a seat.
I...
went to pick you up at karate as a surprise.
Do you want to know what they told me?
Our family never had lies.
So what...?
What's happening to my little girl, Su?
You and that boy are always together.
-He's bad for you! -We love each other, that's all.
We wanna be together. Weren't you and dad like that?
We had love, but we had prudence,
that's how we've come this far.
When...
did you start lying to us?
When, Su?
Look at me.
Are you having sex with him?
No.
Things will be different from now on.
Weekdays are forbidden.
You'll focus on your activities!
-But mom... -And this weekend
we'll go to the beach without him.
I won't tell your father about this
for now.
Mom...
I don't wanna go.
We make the rules, Suzane.
Mom, can you give me money for a walk?
-Another walk? -Let them, Marísia.
Let them have fun.
Okay.
Here.
-What about me? -You, too?
There.
-Come back by dinner time. -Okay.
Have fun.
It's so good to travel with the kids.
Do you see Dan?
No, I don't.
-Is that him? -"Rules are rules."
-You scared me. -Hey, Dani. Good to see you.
You took long enough.
My mom asked us to hang out with her and Flora.
We couldn't say no.
-Who's Flora? -An old patient of hers.
They are friends now. Which is good.
Now she has some company. Dad is always busy.
And your dad is okay with it? She traveling alone,
sleeping in the same room as her friend...
So what?
They're both adults.
-I'll have a swim. -Okay.
-Thanks. -Go on, man.
Do you think your mother suspects it?
What did I tell you?
Everything has a solution.
Take it.
Did you like the inn?
I mean, it's nice.
But the shower sucks.
Sorry, babe. That's all I could pay for.
It's great. Don't worry.
Dan. Run, it's my mom!
Run, it's her!
Look who I found.
What a coincidence!
What are you up to?
Hey.
Just playing around, and you?
-Just shopping around. -Nice.
-Let's go back to the inn? -We just got here, Mom.
Andreas will get me a bear.
Will you now?
-Can we stay with them? -I'd rather go back.
-I wanna open the wine we bought. -It's hot, isn't?
-Go take your wine. -Okay.
-Don't take long. -Okay.
-Bye. -Good luck!
Dan!
-I'm sorry. -That was awkward.
I feel like a criminal.
I'm sorry, babe. I'm so sorry.
They're here. They're here.
Mom?
Is it you?
Dad?
It was probably the maid.
What is it?
Nothing.
-What is it, Dan? -Nothing.
It's Wednesday and you are here.
I've changed! I'm not afraid anymore.
You're still a scared girl and we're still prisoners.
I do everything you ask.
Are you gonna tell them
that you're not going to Europe and leave me behind?
But that's different.
It's a family trip. What do you want me to do?
Your parents are annoying!
They're trying to get us apart, can't you see that?
They take you to the beach, to the countryside, to Europe,
to every-fucking-where!
This is not gonna work!
Are you breaking up with me?
I'll think of something.
Stop it.
You're their pet.
They have no respect for you.
Don't say that, Dan.
When I get back,
I'll prove it to you.
I will.
Gosh, I was terrified of losing him.
I didn't want to lose him, I couldn't.
And I missed him so much.
Most of the money that my mother gave me
I spent calling him.
I thought I wouldn't bear
not seeing him for so many days.
I did it! The store was about to close.
-Do you think he'll like it? -Absolutely.
Wow! Look at this shirt. I was dying for one of these.
You asked, so...
And now...
to top it off...
No way!
No way, Su! Is this a cellphone?
It is a cellphone.
I can't stand not hearing from you with that old mobile of yours.
I can't believe it.
I couldn't stand another second without you.
So exaggerated...
I mean it.
Look.
I tried to kill myself.
Dan...
that's not funny.
Do you think it was funny to stay here alone
while you were having the time of your life?
Knowing that they were badmouthing me,
telling you how shitty I am? Do you think that's funny?
No, it wasn't like that.
You have no idea how miserable I felt.
I missed you.
Me too.
I brought you lunch.
My favorite.
Did you bring money for the cab?
Here it is.
-I'll take you to a special place. -No, no, no.
I can't today, babe.
I need to get back for the mock tomorrow.
Knock it off, Su!
This place is much better than prep school.
But I have SATs soon and I must study.
Otherwise my parents will kill me.
This is no life, Su.
I know.
Then come with me, please.
I've told you I can't!
You took long.
Leave her, Marísia.
She was acing the mock. Tell us,
what was your score?
What?
Was it bad?
Damn, Suzane. You've been studying a lot.
Manfred, let her speak.
I scored 70%.
70%?!
Marísia, give us a moment.
I'll fetch the salad.
Daughter,
going to São Francisco's College will determine your future.
Dad, I can't study more than I already do.
People are out there living. And where am I?
I should be worried about my tan!
It's never good enough for you!
This is not about me, you are different.
Since you started dating that boy.
The Cravinhos...
Sometimes I feel like
they are kidnapping my family.
I told Daniel everything.
He was like
my confidant.
I kept nothing from him.
Hi.
Once I told him about our conflicts at home,
he started to turn me against my father.
He made me feel angry at my dad.
He made me hate him.
-What are you doing? -Suzane.
Wait. Hey Dad.
-Come on, it's time. -Sorry, I was focused here.
I'll sleep in a few minutes.
-Okay. Good night. -Good night.
And my father was an honorable man.
Hey.
It was my dad.
I never saw him do anything wrong.
I'm dying to see you.
But Daniel insisted anyway he could
on destroying the beautiful image of my father.
My dearest dad, my friend.
My parents were my models.
But he didn't want that.
He wanted to be my model.
Hey!
Dan!
Are you nuts? How did you get in?
Chill. Your mom is out and your dad is sleeping.
We could go to RedPlay.
No. Stop you two.
-But... -It's too risky!
-Is it? -Stop.
Just for a while. You need to relax a bit.
-Don't you? -Okay.
You are crazy.
Here's what we'll do. Go to your room.
-We'll leave when your mom gets back. -Deal.
-You are crazy. -For you.
-Hi, Mom. -Up this late?
I'm finishing this reading.
-Okay. Good night. -Bye.
Come, come.
Fuck, Andreas!
-Let's play. -Wait.
-What? -Take this.
Come.
-Wait. -Hurry up.
Go, go!
Let's get going!
-Let's go, brat! -Yeah!
Go on.
Did you bring the money for the bike parts?
I didn't get any.
My dad is over watchful now.
What?
It's strange, isn't?
He has no money for you, only for his whores.
-Don't say that. -Say what?
I saw him at a motel with a hooker.
And your mom must approve it,
so she can meet her friend, too.
You know she's a dike, right?
It's kinda obvious.
Do you know what pisses me of?
The way they control you.
Who are they to say anything about you?
It's embarrassing.
Hey.
Babe.
Don't be like that. Look at me.
We'll fix this. Okay?
Don't mind them.
I'll protect you.
Forget about them.
Trust me. Okay?
ONE YEAR BEFORE THE EVENT
Hi, mom. I'm at prep.
I'm checking the answer key.
I'm going home, okay? Bye.
How will I tell them? How?
I failed. I didn't score enough.
Aren't you overreacting? Calm down.
There are other colleges.
You don't know how much they wanted me at São Francisco's.
You can try PUC.
Let it go.
Let's go somewhere and chill out.
Babe...
Get up. Come one.
Come with me. There.
Look on the bright side.
Now we can take that trip in January.
So now we are what?
Free. Right?
With a lot of free time to be together, right?
How does that sound?
Three, two, one!
No way!
No more cabs.
If you were at São Francisco, the car would be better.
The car is great.
How is college?
-Do you like it? -It's hard work.
-Yeah. -But I like it.
You know...
Law is very serious, isn't?
-It is. -A lot of responsibility.
I can already see you working as a judge.
Arresting the bad guys.
Becoming a judge is very difficult.
But you're so smart!
Really!
You can do it.
-Didn't you have class today? -I did.
But Dan wanted to take me to a fortuneteller.
Is that so? And what did she say?
Wait here, honey. Hand me that.
-I wanna hear about it. -Okay.
Hello.
Hi, Marísia.
Hey.
I'm fine, dear. All good.
No. No.
I haven't seen her today.
I had to get this done, Su.
I'm wrapping it up and then we can go, okay?
My mother called your mom.
Jeez. Again?
She's right, Dan.
I can't keep cutting classes.
Did you talk to your teacher about your grade?
He said there's nothing he can do.
I gotta do the final exam.
He's right.
If you cut class, they cut you off.
-What? -Manfred, please.
-I'm going out. -Not again.
Stay home. We could watch a movie.
No, mom. I wanna see Nadja.
And the mood here is awful.
Feels like someone died.
Someone died.
The girl I raised.
My little girl.
-Aren't you ashamed of yourself? -Manfred, please!
No arguing. It's Mother's Day.
I followed you last Friday.
I know you were at that hole and not at college.
-You followed me? -That boy
will be the ruin of you.
He'll destroy you.
And you'll be lost.
Sure!
-I’ll never be good enough for you. -You're blind!
I love him. I love his family!
Then go. Run to them!
Let's see how much they'll love you once I disinherit you.
-I don't need your money. -Guys, please.
He doesn't want you.
He wants your money!
You are a child!
From now on,
Daniel is not allowed in this house.
He won't call her. He won't see her.
Nor Andreas.
I'm sick of this fucked lowlife boy!
Manfred! Andreas, go to your room!
You can't control my feelings. You can't.
I'll visit them today and at Father's Day
because they are my family!
Manfred!
You hit me.
-I'll get some ice. -You hit me.
-I'm sorry. -You did.
I'm sorry, it's just...
I hate you. I hate you.
I hate you!
Please...
I'm sorry, sweetie.
This jingle always makes me nervous.
Let's hear it.
... three accidents and 27 vehicles were involved.
12 people died...
What happened?
-My dad! -Tell me!
-What did that prick do to you?! -I can't take it anymore.
What is it, sweetie?
I ran away. I want to live here.
He threatened to disinherit me when I said I wanted to move in.
Look.
It's not that easy.
You're not 21 yet.
Any judge would help your mother in a zip.
It's true. Listen to him. He knows about Law.
A tea.
-Take it. -It's chamomile.
Calm down.
And be patient.
Once you get married, it's over.
-Yes. -Daniel loves you.
It will be okay.
Let's go to my room?
Yeah?
Take care of her.
She's a keeper.
If you don't learn how to respond, to react,
your parents will keep telling you what to do.
You gotta stand up.
Or you'll be stuck.
Daniel was like a god to me.
And I couldn't live without him.
Dad, Mom.
You were right, after all.
I broke up with him.
And him?
What about him?
We talked a lot. We're friends now.
After all that lying, it's hard to believe.
I know, Mom. I came to my senses.
You were right.
I should be focusing on my career, on my future.
Marísia, bring us some wine. Let's celebrate!
Right away.
That's wonderful news!
I knew you would wake up eventually.
Your mom probably lied to her parents, too.
Or do you think your parents never smoked pot?
-Get real, right? -I can't imagine that. I just can't.
-Dan-Dan? -What?
Can you picture the German wasted?
Neurotic parents ask to be lied to.
I couldn't agree more.
But we'll free of them for a month!
A month?
-Scandinavia. -Really?
-It seems expensive. -And very far.
Didn't they ask you to go along?
No.
It was weird, actually.
They asked if I wanted to go, but that was it.
Perhaps they started seeing you as a grown woman.
-Grown woman! -Su...
I can sleep there with you, if you want me to.
I do.
During that month, July,
my parents would travel.
So we went to the airport in the morning,
and when we got back Daniel was already at my place.
He behaved like a resident.
For a month.
Like a family member.
He learned our routine, and all the details.
All of it.
Are you lost?
Yeah, it's such a big house.
But now I found myself.
Imagine
if their plane crashed on the way back.
This Paradise would be ours.
Ours.
Good night, Dad.
Good night.
-Night, Mom. -Night.
Then what happened?
I told Mom I was going to a lecture,
to some college event,
a different excuse every night just to see him.
Every single day.
Every single night.
All the time. More and more.
We were always high.
I was never lucid.
And he would tell me,
"Imagine a life without your parents. Think of it.
You would be so happy.
Like in July.
We were so happy during that month.
It would be forever July."
But deep down,
I never thought of it for real.
He doesn't want you.
He wants your money!
Did you bring money for the cab?
Imagine if their plane crashed on the way back.
He has no money for you, only for his whores.
The Cravinhos...
We make the rules, Suzane.
...once I disinherit you.
Let's switch families.
Take care of her.
She's a keeper.
He's bad for you!
He'll destroy you.
Trust me.
He will be the ruin of you.
He'll destroy you.
Now I see how crazy it was.
I trusted him blindly back then.
I believed him.
I didn't argue.
I just accepted and obeyed.
And that was it.
Back then...
I thought he wanted to kill my parents out of love.
But now I know
that it was for money.
Being without my parents was frightening.
But then, I would have Daniel.
And I couldn't not have him.
October was coming to an end when he said,
"Your parents next trip will be today.
It's time. Right now.
I need two favors.
Do you know that little white box?"
Dan.
Come here, please. I don't want to.
I don't. Come here now!
-Hey. -No, no, no, no.
Su? Su! Easy. Listen to me.
Did you bring what I asked? Gloves and socks?
I did.
I did, but I don't want it anymore.
Take it. Hey! Su!
Su, calm down. Take it.
Let it go. Okay?
Don't think about it.
Smoke and relax. You're not thinking straight.
-Okay? -He convinced me to call Cris.
That it would be easier if we did it together.
Trust me.
Do you trust me?
Please, bro.
You're nuts, bro.
Daniel offered him the jewels, the money,
all of it.
THE DAY OF THE EVENT
That day. How was it?
That day?
A normal day.
I woke up early, went to college...
Normal.
I stopped by Daniel's,
then I went home, had lunch,
drove my brother to English school.
I picked him up.
We went to the mall so he could buy me a birthday gift.
Daniel was there, too.
I dropped Andreas at home,
and I knew nothing of it. Nothing.
It was just another Wednesday.
Like so many before.
Su, it has to go down tonight.
If we don't do it tonight, I'm gone. There's no other way.
I just need you to be cool, okay?
I need you...
to be cool,
and think that they're going to another trip.
For a long time.
Do you trust me?
I didn't argue.
I just obeyed.
Hello. Andreas?
What's up, man? Cool?
Do you wanna go to RedPlay tonight?
Awesome. But I can't stay there with you.
Yeah, you know...
I'll give your sister her birthday gift, a night at a motel.
Okay, so here's the deal.
Text me when your parents are off to bed.
Then I'll pick you up.
Deal?
Alright then.
See ya.
He kept telling me,
"Su.
Relax.
Act naturally."
Bye, honey.
Gosh.
That was...
So I started crying.
For one second, I...
I knew for sure I'd never see her again.
I'm glad to see you.
I need your help.
It's a computer thing. I know you're good at it.
It's showing that...
The image is frozen, you know?
I don't know what to do.
I'll put him to bed and I'll show you.
Where's Dan?
Then you close it.
-There you go. -Just a minute.
How do I close the rest? I can't turn it off like that.
The way I showed you...
I just obeyed.
Not minding the details.
I accepted.
My brother went for a ride on his bike.
He stopped by the Lan house.
And Cristian was already there. Waiting.
Come on. Get in the car.
Daniel was like,
"Take the driver's seat. You better drive."
So we headed back to my place.
I was high, I didn't...
I drove in slow-motion.
I didn't quite understand what was happening.
Trust me.
It's you and me.
Get out. Come on.
Out, Suzane. Come on.
Listen. Hey, hey!
Pay attention.
Listen to me. I need you here.
You go upstairs,
check out your parents then come back here.
Are you listening?
Then chill. Breathe.
Go. Go.
This is a robbery.
A robbery. A robbery.
A robbery!
Easy, Su.
It was a robbery.
I know.
I know Daniel tells a different story.
I know he says terrible things about me...
about my parents.
But my parents...
they were wonderful parents.
And I don't know...
I don't how I got carried away by him.
Is it over?
AFTER GOING ON TRIAL, THE DEFANDANTS,
SUZANE LOUISE VON RICHTHOFEN AND DANIEL CRAVINHOS DE PAULA E SILVA
WERE SENTENCED TO 39 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS IN PRISON.
THE DEFANDANT CRISTIAN CRAVINHOS DE PAULA E SILVA
WAS SENTENCED TO 38 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS IN PRISON.
WATCH THE OTHER VERSION OF THIS STORY THE GIRL WHO KILLED HER PARENTS
My name is Daniel Cravinhos de Paula e Silva.
She kept telling me she planned to kill her parents.
I hadn't realized she was using me at that point.
But she did use me.
LEARNING THE PSICHOLOGICAL DYNAMICS
INVOLVED IN SUCH A HIGHLY PUBLICIZED CRIME,
AS WELL AS ITS TRIAL, DOES NOT LEGITIMIZE IT,
BUT IT IS ESSENTIAL TO COMPREHEND ASPECTS OF THE HUMAN NATURE AND OF SOCIETY ITSELF.
TRANSLATION: THAIS ORTEGA