37-Year-Old Woman Impersonates 12-Year-Old Girl to Deceive Family

Summary

In Brazil, a 37-year-old woman impersonated a 12-year-old girl to deceive a family into adopting her, leading to her arrest for fraud and identity theft.

Key Points
  • A 37-year-old woman in Brazil impersonated a 12-year-old girl to deceive a family into adopting her.
  • She convinced a pastor and church members by fabricating a story of abuse and hormone treatment.
  • The woman behaved like a child to maintain the deception while living with the family.
  • After police investigation, she was arrested and charged with fraud and identity theft, with a psychiatric evaluation requested.
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