Brazilian influencer, 21, shot dead before father
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Brazilian influencer Evelyn Lima Dantas, 21, was killed in the early hours of 16 September after two masked gunmen forced their way into her home and dragged her outside before shooting her multiple times in front of her father. Police said the attackers left “TCP” graffiti on the wall outside the residence before fleeing, and investigators believe it refers to Terceiro Comando Puro, a criminal group active in Rio de Janeiro. Dantas had about 24,000 followers and was known for posting travel, beauty and fitness content while studying accounting. Investigators are examining whether the killing was gang retaliation or an effort to eliminate a potential witness linked to an earlier murder case involving a retired police officer.
Key Points
- The shooting happened at about 3:30am on 16 September, and police said neighbours reported it at 3:57am after hearing gunfire.
- One gunman pinned Dantas’s father to the ground while the other dragged her onto the pavement and shot her several times.
- After the killing, the attackers sprayed “TCP” on the exterior wall and escaped by car, according to police.
- Dantas was previously detained over the 29 July killing of retired police officer Antonio Anildo Alves da Silva, 56, and was released on 9 September.
- Police also said she had earlier been arrested on suspicion of selling drugs for the same gang and had received warnings to leave the area.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers, the case shows how social media visibility can overlap with organised crime investigations, turning an online personality into a target in violent gang disputes. It also underlines the risks faced by people released during ongoing criminal inquiries, especially where rival groups, witness intimidation and retaliation may intersect.