A man in Perth was convicted of killing his mother to collect insurance money.

After a nearly two-month long trial, the jury has reached a verdict in the case of Colleen Rebelo's death. Her son, Andre Rebelo, has been found guilty of her murder in order to claim a life insurance payout worth over a million dollars. This shocking revelation brings an end to a tragic and complex case that has captivated the attention of the public.

Online, 28-year-old Andre portrayed an image of a perfect life, complete with luxurious vacations with his influencer girlfriend, fancy cars, and a beautiful home. However, behind this facade, he was struggling to keep up with the lavish lifestyle that he had created. Debt collectors were closing in on him, with over $40,000 owed, and he was desperate to sustain his "plastic existence."

In a desperate attempt to maintain his lifestyle, Andre took the most extreme action and ended his own mother's life. Just days after secretly insuring her life for over a million dollars, he murdered her in her own home. Her body was discovered in the shower by authorities, initially deemed as a non-suspicious death with an unknown cause. It wasn't until the insurance company raised concerns when Andre tried to make a claim, that the truth came to light.

During the trial, it was revealed that Andre went to great lengths to cover up his crime. He provided a forged death certificate and even impersonated a psychologist to make it seem like his mother had no intention of taking her own life. However, this deceitful act was quickly uncovered, and the truth emerged.

In a fake voicemail played in court, a woman's voice claimed that Colleen had only seen her for general counseling and was not suicidal at all. This was all part of Andre's plan to secure the insurance payout, as he was struggling financially and hoped this would solve his problems.

When questioned by police, Andre kept his visit to his mother's home on the morning of her death a secret from his siblings and the authorities. He claimed to be in shock and that no one had asked him about it. However, the jury found that it was during this visit that he took his mother's life.

Throughout the trial, Andre's then-girlfriend, Grace Piscopo, was called as a witness for the defense. She had tried to contact him 12 times during the hour he was at his mother's home, and when he did not respond, she sent a series of angry texts. This further added to the mounting evidence against Andre.

As the guilty verdict was read, Andre remained emotionless, but some jurors were visibly moved to tears. His father, Antonio Rebelo, stood by his side outside the courtroom, but his three siblings were not present. When asked if he still supports his son, Antonio responded with a simple "yes" and added that all of his children have his support.

Andre will now face sentencing in April, and the Rebelo family will have to come to terms with the tragic loss of their mother and the betrayal of their brother. The trial may be over, but the impact of this senseless act of greed will be felt for years to come.

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