Lecture Notes: The Story of Pedrinho Matador

Introduction

• Date & Location: March 5th, 2023, Moji Das Cruus, Sello, Brazil.
• Scene: A quiet residential morning disrupted by a violent murder.
• Victim: Pedrinho Matador, a notorious figure in Brazil.
• Themes: Crime, conspiracy, serial killers, and vigilante justice.

Background of Pedro Rodriguez Filho

• Birth and Early Life

  • Born on June 17, 1954 (some sources say October 29, 1954).
  • Grew up in a violent environment; mother beaten by father, resulting in his skull deformity.
  • Learned survival skills from his grandfather, a butcher.
  • Developed a sense of duty towards family, using violence as a tool of justice.

• First Act of Violence

  • At age 13, assaulted cousin over a personal vendetta using a sugar cane press.
  • Released shortly after due to minor status.

Vendetta and Vigilantism

• Father’s Dismissal

  • Father falsely accused of theft, family fell into poverty.
  • At age 14, began seeking revenge against those responsible for his father’s job loss.

• First Murders

  • Killed the deputy mayor and a security guard, whom he blamed for the family’s misfortunes.

• Life in Crime

  • Joined a criminal gang led by Botinha, a drug trafficker.
  • Gained reputation for fearlessness and became known as "Cartridge Pé."

Rise as Padrinho Matador

• Personal Loss and Revenge

  • Girlfriend Maria Aparecida Olympia murdered; vowed revenge.
  • Infamous for a wedding massacre to avenge Maria’s death, earning the name "Padrinho Matador."

• Prison Life

  • Entered prison as a notorious killer, continued killing inmates deemed unworthy.
  • Known for strategic killings, including a personal record of 16 murders in one day.

Release and Reformation

• Adjustment to Freedom

  • Released after 34 years due to Brazil’s maximum sentence laws.
  • Struggled with modern life, yet attempted to live peacefully.

• Public Persona

  • Became a YouTube personality, emphasizing anti-crime messages.
  • Participated in media and public life, attempting to rebrand as a reformed man.

Death and Legacy

• Murder

  • Killed on March 5th, 2023, in a manner resembling a professional hit.
  • Suspected to be revenge for past crimes; no arrests made.

• Legacy and Reflection

  • Convicted of 71 murders, claimed over 100.
  • Diagnosed as a psychopath, raising debates on justice and morality.
  • Seen as both a hero and a villain; forced society to question the nature of justice.

Conclusion

• The complex life of Pedro Rodriguez Filho challenges the boundaries between justice and murder.
• His life story blurs the lines between reality and fiction, raising questions about morality and vigilantism.