Couple accused of running over and killing mother and 2-year-old son in Manaus begins trial by popular jury

Couple is tried for deaths after being run over in Manaus The trial of the couple accused of running over and killing a woman and her son, just 2 years old, began this Thursday (9), at the Fórum Ministro Henoch Reis, in Manaus. The case took place in January 2023, in the Francisca Mendes complex, in the Cidade Nova neighborhood, North Zone of the capital. Family members of Mirivan Moraes Soares and little Matheus Soares held a protest in front of the forum before the start of the session. They carried posters and called for justice for the victims. Mirivan's mother and other relatives attended the first day of the trial. The defendants, Jean Paulo Oliveira and Idalina Maciel Oliveira, are charged with simple double homicide. According to the Civil Police investigation, Jean was teaching his wife how to drive a truck when she, who did not have a National Driver's License (CNH), lost control of the vehicle and ran over mother and son. The two victims died at the scene. ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp After the crime, the couple was arrested in the act, but ended up being released during a custody hearing. Since then, he has responded to the process in freedom. The trial takes place by popular jury. In total, seven jurors will be responsible for deciding whether the accused are guilty or innocent of the deaths of Mirivan and Matheus. The first day of the session was dedicated to the testimony of witnesses for the prosecution and defense. Representatives of the Public Ministry, lawyers for the parties and the judge of the 1st Jury Court also attended the work. According to the forecast of the Court of Justice of Amazonas, the trial will resume this Friday (10), when the interrogations of the defendants, debates between the prosecution and defense and then the jury's vote and the sentence will take place. Remember the case After the collision, Jean Paulo and Idaliana were arrested in the act, but had their prison sentence relaxed after a custody hearing. At the time, the Court ruled that the arrest had been illegal, highlighting that the couple remained at the scene of the accident and provided aid to the victims. Since then, the two have responded to the case in freedom until the trial by the Jury Court, responsible for deciding whether the accused will be convicted or acquitted. Mother and son died after being run over in Manaus Reproduction