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by joseflavio 4880 days ago
I am brasilian too, I could find this one [beware of strong images]:

http://www.cidadeverde.com/asssaltante-morre-eletrocutado-do...

The thief tried to break into the a trailer but it had electric fences. The thief died electrocuted and the owner of the trailer is being accused of murder (facing charges and trial).

I remember reading several others like this one, so this is real in Brasil.

2 comments

You cannot set up traps on your land in most countries.
Yup, as other poster noted this would result in charges against the owner in the UK too.

You can't use deadly force against someone for theft in most civilised countries.

You generally can't use deadly force against someone who is not threatening your life.