A quiet home in Casais, Portugal, became the scene of unimaginable tragedy when thirteen-year-old Alfie Hallett was fatally attacked.
Alfie’s mother, Linda, also suffered a brutal assault, enduring a terrifying ordeal where she was bound before managing to break free and raise the alarm with neighbors.
The boy’s uncle, Kieron Reeves, remembered Alfie as a beacon of positivity, a young man who consistently radiated love and patience in all he did.
Portuguese authorities responded to reports of domestic violence, arriving to find both Alfie and his mother bearing injuries from a bladed weapon. Despite immediate efforts, Alfie’s life could not be saved.
A chilling detail emerged as a strong smell of gas permeated the house, culminating in a violent explosion that injured a responding officer shortly after the initial discovery.
Investigators are now working to determine whether Alfie succumbed to the stab wounds or the devastating blast that followed the attack.
The alleged assailant was already known to law enforcement, having previously served time for aggravated homicide. Disturbingly, the family had been flagged following prior incidents of domestic violence in both 2022 and 2023.
Alfie’s grandmother shared a poignant glimpse into the past, recounting how Alfie’s parents separated when he was young, leading his mother to build a life with a Portuguese man, Paulo, in Tomar.
Her last memory of Alfie was a joyful Christmas in 2018, a time when his father brought him to the UK to spend the holidays with his brother, Rocco. She described him as a “jolly little soul” who loved to sing and dance.
Those who knew Alfie through sports remember a vibrant and cherished member of their community. His basketball coach, Ana Bengala, expressed the profound shock felt by the entire team.
Alfie wasn’t just an athlete; he left an “indelible mark” on everyone he encountered, a testament to his gentle spirit and kind heart. The Santarem Basketball Association extended its deepest condolences to all who knew and loved him.
The loss of Alfie Hallett is a heartbreaking reminder of the fragility of life and the devastating consequences of violence, leaving a community in mourning for a boy remembered for his joy and kindness.
