: Horrific details emerged during the trial indicating her body was dismembered; some remains were allegedly fed to dogs to hide the evidence. Her body was never found. Trial and Aftermath
The testimony and evidence revealed that Samudio was taken to Souza’s rural property in Minas Gerais, where she was tortured, strangled, killed, and her body dismembered. Parts of her remains were fed to the goalkeeper's dogs, while other parts were buried in concrete. Her four-month-old son was found alive and eventually placed in the care of his grandmother.
The tragic story of Eliza Samudio, a Brazilian woman who was murdered by her partner, Bruno Fernandes, and the subsequent investigation and trial that exposed police corruption and domestic violence in Brazil.
Eliza Samudio met Bruno Fernandes at a party in 2009. Following their brief encounter, Eliza became pregnant and identified Bruno as the father. Bruno, then a celebrated athlete and captain of one of Brazil’s most popular football teams, reportedly pressured Eliza to terminate the pregnancy, but she refused.