The Brutal Murder of Gabriel Kuhn

16-year-old Daniel sodomized, killed, and sawed 12-year-old Gabriel’s body in half after he failed to repay $1.75 in-game currency — -

Gabriel cheated and I will make him pay for all his actions; as he said that there is Heaven and Hell, there in Hell is he; I will find him there and take revenge again.

-Alleged last communication of Daniel Petry

What began as a fun way to escape the realities of life and meet new friends became a death sentence for 12-year-old Gabriel Kuhn after he met fellow player, 16-year-old Daniel Petry.

Daniel had a history of violent outbursts which frightened his parents so badly that they sent the 16-year-old to different psychiatrists in Brazil hoping something would help their son. Daniel hated doctors and refused to talk. He acted out during the sessions and eventually stopped going.

He stopped going to school and some people speculate he spent time in a psychiatric hospital, although those claims have never been substantiated.

Daniel spent much of his time online playing the game Tibia. For hours at a time, Daniel became the Tribia monster as he interacted with other players online.