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Preliminary Report Cites Food in Trachea, No Signs of Violence in Death of 16-Year-Old Model in Ceará

Authorities say the investigation remains open pending new forensic results.

Overview

  • Gabrielly Moreira, 16, was found dead inside a house under construction in Pedra Branca after leaving a bar with an 18-year-old and two adolescents.
  • A preliminary Pefoce report sent to the family notes food in the trachea and no external signs of violence, but it does not determine whether choking occurred or establish the cause of death.
  • Polícia Civil keeps the case under inquiry as it awaits additional laudos, including toxicology, which outlets report may take up to 30 days.
  • Relatives describe abrasions, bruises and an apparent head depression on the body and say the companions gave contradictory accounts of the night.
  • Family members report vodka bottles at the scene, Samu says the teen was already dead on arrival, and the case is registered at the Delegacia de Tauá with Pefoce involvement.