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Posted: Tue 11:03 AM, Aug 31, 2010
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Reporter: Associated Press Email

Brazilian man accused of inserting needles in baby

SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazilian police say a man has confessed he inserted two needles and a nail into a baby girl's body because her beauty bothered him.

Police say a 28-year-old handyman told them that his neighbor's 1 1/2-year-old baby was given too much attention because she was pretty.

The mother took the baby to a hospital because she was crying and doctors found the needles and nail. They were successfully removed through surgery.

The man was arrested late Monday after the baby's mother spotted needles and nails in his pocket and advised police. He allegedly confessed when interrogated by authorities.

Rio's civil police said Tuesday the man, whose lawyers could not be immediately contacted, will undergo psychological evaluation.
(COPYRIGHT 2010 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.)

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  • by Linda Location: Grand Junction on Aug 31, 2010 at 02:56 PM
    Exactly where were the needles inserted on the child.this mother needs to quit leaving her child unattended with strangers.She needs to assume some responsiblity to this as well.