Tuesday, January 08, 2008

My name isn't Johnny

“O verdadeiro lugar de nascimento é aquele em que lançamos pela primeira vez um olhar inteligente sobre nós mesmos (...)” Marguerite Yourcenar

This was the Christmas card sent by the judge Marilena Soares to João Guilherme Estrella in December 1996. In his childhood used to be the south carioca boy, when adult he became the biggest drugdealer in Rio. Arrested in 1995 and waiting for judgement, João had already and will track a long way to finally understand what really mean these words from judge Marilena one of the most strict in the country.

He had everything except limits. João was a middle class young man who enjoyed the most of your youth. Smart and sympathetic he was beloved and popular with friends. As an adventurer he dived in trouble. In the 90's beggining he became the biggest drugdealer in South Rio.
Investigated by the police was arrested and his name was shown on the newspapers headlines. His history show us common dreams and dramas of our youth.


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