Overview
- Mother and daughter were discovered in separate rooms of their Barra da Tijuca apartment after neighbors reported a strong odor on Oct. 10.
- Investigators from the 16th Police District conducted forensics at the scene and ordered complementary toxicology and laboratory analyses.
- The condominium manager told police the pair were last seen on Oct. 4 using the building’s salon for hair and nail services.
- The victims, identified as 33-year-old model and medical student Lidiane Aline Lorenço and 15-year-old Miana Sophya Santos, were buried on Oct. 12 in Santa Cecília, Santa Catarina.
- The family, represented by attorneys, cited shared health issues including thrombophilia and urged the public to refrain from unconfirmed speculation while tests are pending.