In 2007, a horrific crime shocked the city of Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil. A 12-year-old boy, Gabriel Kuhn, was brutally murdered by his friend, Daniel Petry, who was 16 at the time. The motive behind the murder was a trivial dispute over a small amount of money in an online game called Tibia. The murder was so gruesome that it involved the dismemberment of Gabriel Kuhn’s body and the disposal of his remains in a nearby river. The case drew national and international attention, and raised questions about the mental health of Daniel Petry, who had a history of violent outbursts and psychiatric challenges. In this article, we will explore the details of the murder, the relationship between the two boys, the legal proceedings, and the current whereabouts of Daniel Petry.
Early Life of Daniel Petry
Daniel Petry was born in 1991 in Blumenau, a city in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. He was the son of a wealthy businessman and a housewife. He had a comfortable and privileged life, but he also had a troubled and unstable personality. He was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) when he was young, and he was prescribed medication and therapy to treat his conditions. However, he often refused to take his medication or attend his sessions, and he became more aggressive and rebellious as he grew older.
Daniel Petry had a history of violent outbursts and antisocial behavior. He was known to bully and harass his classmates and teachers, and he was expelled from several schools for his misconduct. He also had a fascination with weapons and violence, and he collected knives, guns, and explosives. He was involved in several incidents of vandalism, theft, and assault, and he was arrested several times by the police. He also had a strained relationship with his parents, who tried to discipline him and control him, but failed to do so.
Relationship between Gabriel Kuhn and Daniel Petry
Daniel Petry and Gabriel Kuhn knew each other through an online game called Tibia, which is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) where players can create and customize their own characters, explore a fantasy world, and interact with other players. Daniel Petry and Gabriel Kuhn were both avid players of the game, and they became friends online. They also met in person several times, and they spent time together at Daniel Petry’s house, where they played the game on his computer.
Daniel Petry and Gabriel Kuhn seemed to have a friendly and cordial relationship, but there were also signs of tension and conflict between them. Daniel Petry was older and more experienced in the game, and he often acted as a mentor and a leader to Gabriel Kuhn, who was younger and less skilled. Daniel Petry also lent Gabriel Kuhn some money (virtual game currency) in the game, which was equivalent to about 5 Brazilian reais (about 1 US dollar). However, Gabriel Kuhn failed to pay back the money, and Daniel Petry became angry and resentful. He also accused Gabriel Kuhn of stealing some of his items in the game, and he threatened to kill him if he did not return them.
What Really happened on July 23, 2007?
Gabriel and Daniel were alone on Monday morning, July 23, 2007, at 8:30 a.m. This was unusual. Gabriel was alone that day because his parents were working and his brother had a dentist appointment, whereas Daniel’s mother was at her home in Nova Trento, taking tranquillizers, when the crime was reported. Gabriel’s parents even questioned his responsibility, wondering how he had the courage to kill him.
Daniel called his mother at 9:30 p.m. and asked when she would return. A few minutes later, Daniel pushes Gabriel and hits him unconscious before taking him to the bedroom and sexually abusing him. When the boy regains consciousness, he screams for help and threatens to tell his parents everything that has happened, resulting in an argument that takes him from the bedroom to the kitchen, making Daniel even more angry. From there, he strangles him, causing him to lose consciousness again, this time in a deeper way. Daniel wrapped Gabriel’s body in wires, believing he was dead, and attempted to suspend him in the attic, which was 6 feet above ground.
Daniel was unable to lift the body because it was too heavy, so he decided to dismember it to make the process easier. Using a knife and a saw, he began to cut Gabriel’s legs, who regained consciousness and screamed for help in the midst of the action, but lost consciousness due to shock. Daniel then tries again to hide the body in the attic, but eventually gives up and abandons it in front of his house’s door.
According to Daniel Petry’s confession, he asked Gabriel Kuhn to pay him back the money and the items, but Gabriel Kuhn refused and laughed at him. He also cleaned the blood and the evidence from his room and the bathroom, and he returned to his computer to play Tibia.
Around noon, the victim’s 16-year-old brother, Guilherme Kuhn, returned home from the dentist, but found the door locked. So he went to the killer’s house and discovered his brother’s body. He ran out screaming for help, and his neighbours alerted the authorities, who apprehended Daniel, who was extremely anxious inside his home.
Gabriel Kuhn and Daniel case photos of the crime scene were leaked on various internet forums, and a police investigation was launched to find out who posted the photos.
Aftermath and Legal Proceedings
The murder of Gabriel Kuhn was discovered by the police after they received an anonymous tip from a friend of Daniel Petry, who had confessed the crime to him. The police searched Daniel Petry’s house and found traces of blood and DNA that matched Gabriel Kuhn’s. They also found the weapons and the tools that Daniel Petry had used to kill and dismember Gabriel Kuhn. They also searched the river and found some of the body parts of Gabriel Kuhn, but not all of them. They also found Gabriel Kuhn’s backpack and his bicycle near Daniel Petry’s house.
Daniel Petry was arrested and charged with murder, mutilation, and concealment of a corpse. He confessed to the crime and admitted his motive, which was the dispute over the money and the items in the game Tibia. He also expressed no remorse or regret for his actions, and he said that he felt “relieved” after killing Gabriel Kuhn. He also said that he had planned to kill other people who had wronged him in the game, and that he had a list of names and addresses of his potential victims.
Daniel Petry was tried as a minor, since he was 16 years old at the time of the murder. He was sentenced to three years of detention in a juvenile correction camp, which was the maximum penalty for minors in Brazil. He was also ordered to undergo psychiatric treatment and counseling. He was released from the camp in 2010, after serving his sentence. He was also granted a new identity and a new location, to protect him from possible retaliation and harassment.
Current Whereabouts of Daniel Petry
The current whereabouts of Daniel Petry are unknown, as he has been living under a new identity and a new location since his release from the camp. He has also been avoiding any contact with the media and the public, and he has not given any interviews or statements about his case. He has also changed his appearance and his behavior, and he has tried to start a new life.
However, some reports and rumors have suggested that Daniel Petry has not changed his violent and antisocial tendencies, and that he has been involved in other crimes and incidents. Some reports have claimed that Daniel Petry has been arrested again for drug trafficking, robbery, and assault, and that he has been sent back to prison. Other reports have claimed that Daniel Petry has been killed by vigilantes or by his former victims, and that his body has been found in a ditch or a landfill. However, none of these reports or rumors have been confirmed or verified, and they remain as speculation and hearsay.
There is a reddit group r/findingDanielPetry which is dedicated to finding Daniel Petry & his current whereabouts.
Conclusion
The murder of Gabriel Kuhn by Daniel Petry was a tragic and shocking case that stunned the city of Blumenau and the nation of Brazil. It was a senseless and brutal crime that was motivated by a trivial dispute over a small amount of money in an online game. It was also a case that raised questions about the mental health of Daniel Petry, who had a history of violent outbursts and psychiatric challenges, and who had abandoned his treatment and medication. The case also highlighted the dangers of untreated mental health issues and the importance of online safety, as the online game Tibia was the catalyst and the platform for the murder.
Daniel Petry was sentenced to three years of detention in a juvenile correction camp, and he was released in 2010. He was also given a new identity and a new location, to protect him from possible retaliation and harassment. However, his current whereabouts are unknown, and there have been reports and rumors that he has been involved in other crimes and incidents, or that he has been killed by vigilantes or by his former victims. However, none of these reports or rumors have been confirmed or verified, and they remain as speculation and hearsay. Daniel Petry remains as a mystery and a menace, and his fate and his future are uncertain.