Illustrative image about violence against children g1 An investigation opened by the Civil Police of the Federal District to investigate the rape of a 3-year-old child concluded that the crime was committed by the victim's own father. According to the investigation by the 12th Police Station (Taguatinga Norte), the rape was committed in March this year. The case was only discovered because the child's mother identified a bloodstain on the child's underwear. After analysis, the expert also identified the presence of sperm in the tissue – and, subsequently, a genetic analysis linked the material to the girl's father. In addition to the experts' analysis, medical records were also attached to the investigation. With the conclusion of the investigation, the case was sent to the Public Ministry, which has already reported the man to court for raping a vulnerable person. The temporary detention, carried out during the investigations, was converted into preventive detention (for an indefinite period). The case is being processed in secret to protect the identity of the victim. Rape of vulnerable people: 78% of victims are under 18 years old Read more news about the region on g1 DF.