Man Sentenced to 83 Years in Prison for Throwing 5-Year-Old Son from Bridge

Sentence for Throwing Son from Bridge

Tiago Ricardo Felber, 41, was sentenced to 83 years and 4 months in prison for killing his 5-year-old son Théo Felber by throwing him from a bridge in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Cause of Death and Motivation

The boy died from a cranioencephalic trauma after being thrown from the bridge; the motive was revenge against his ex-wife.

Crime Details

The crime occurred on March 25, 2025, when the man called his son to his room and hit him until he lost consciousness before throwing him from the bridge.

Confession and Testimony

Felber confessed to police the crime and claimed he did not remember the act, saying, 'I did not plan the crime.I did it, but I don't remember anymore.I don't know why I killed my son.'

“Não premeditei o crime. Eu fiz, mas não me lembro mais. Não sei por que eu matei o meu filho. Nem eu sei responder o por que matei ele”

Legal Consequences

The court found Felber responsible for quadruple homicide, attempted homicide, and threats against his ex-wife, with a sentence of 83 years and 4 months in prison.

Additional Penalties

Felber must pay R$ 100,000 in moral damages to his family.

Trial Details

The trial took place in São Gabriel, with eight witnesses and a jury starting at 10 a.m. on November 4, 2026.

Background on Victim

Theo Ricardo Ferreira Felber was 5 years old and lived with his mother in Nova Hartz, in the Porto Alegre metropolitan area.