Brazilian model Larissa Brito found dead in ex-partner's car in France

Larissa Brito dos Santos femicide investigation Brazilian model A8 motorway Nice crime

The dismembered body of 25-year-old Brazilian model Larissa Brito dos Santos was discovered on Monday, September 21, during a routine customs check on the A8 motorway near Brignoles, France. The victim was found inside plastic bags in the trunk of a vehicle driven by her 29-year-old ex-partner, identified as Mathieu.

Investigators from Nice believe the victim may have been killed in her apartment before being transported to the vehicle. Evidence suggests the apartment had been recently cleaned, and a witness reported seeing a man leaving the residence with several bags. The victim's mother, Liliane Brito Nogueira, stated that Larissa had previously ended the relationship due to Mathieu's history of violence and alleged ties to organized crime.

A critical piece of evidence involves a WhatsApp message sent by Larissa to her mother shortly before her disappearance, stating, ‘Mathieu is here.’ Mathieu has been arrested on suspicion of murder but denies all responsibility. He reportedly has a prior criminal record involving drug trafficking and traffic offenses. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.

Entities

A8 motorway · Brignoles · Larisa Brito dos Santos · Larissa Brito dos Santos · Liliane Brito Nogueira · Mathieu · Matthieu · Nice

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 11 SOURCES] Larissa sent a final WhatsApp message to her mother stating, ‘Mathieu is here’. www.blitzquotidiano.it · www.espreso.co.rs · www.sd.rs · www.today.it · vecer.mk · +5 more
[● 8 SOURCES] A 29-year-old man identified as Mathieu was arrested and charged with femicide. www.blitzquotidiano.it · www.espreso.co.rs · www.sd.rs · www.today.it · vecer.mk · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The victim's apartment had been recently cleaned. www.blitzquotidiano.it · www.espreso.co.rs · www.sd.rs · datamarca.com · diariopanorama.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The suspect has a criminal record involving drug trafficking and traffic offenses. www.blitzquotidiano.it · www.espreso.co.rs · www.sd.rs · www.today.it
[● 6 SOURCES] The victim had previously ended her relationship with the suspect after discovering his alleged ties to organized crime. www.blitzquotidiano.it · www.espreso.co.rs · www.sd.rs · www.today.it · vecer.mk · +1 more
[● 11 SOURCES] The 29-year-old suspect, identified as Mathieu, denies responsibility for the murder. www.blitzquotidiano.it · www.espreso.co.rs · www.sd.rs · www.today.it · vecer.mk · +5 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The victim's body was found during a routine customs check on the A8 motorway near Nice. www.blitzquotidiano.it · www.espreso.co.rs · www.sd.rs · www.today.it · vecer.mk · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The body of Larissa Brito dos Santos was found dismembered in the trunk of a car. www.blitzquotidiano.it · www.espreso.co.rs · www.sd.rs · www.today.it · vecer.mk · +2 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The body of a 25-year-old Brazilian model was found with stab wounds, hidden under plastic bags in a car. www.watson.ch · www.wz.de
[● 10 SOURCES] Customs officials discovered the body during a routine vehicle check at a rest area on the A8 motorway near Brignoles, France. www.watson.ch · www.wz.de · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · datamarca.com · www.blitzquotidiano.it · +5 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The victim's mother reported that the relationship had been ended due to the suspect's history of violence. www.watson.ch · www.wz.de · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.blitzquotidiano.it · www.letribunaldunet.fr · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Investigators believe the victim was killed in her apartment in Nice before being moved. www.watson.ch · www.wz.de · datamarca.com · www.espreso.co.rs