A mum and her teen daughter have been found dead in their home in mysterious circumstances.
The bodies of medical influencer Lidiane Aline Lorenço and her daughter Miana Sophya Santos did not appear to show any signs of violence.
They had last been seen five days before their bodies were discovered.
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Neighbours called the authorities after noticing a strong odour coming from the eleventh floor apartment on Friday (10 Oct).
Authorities arrived at the property at Barra da Tijuca Beach, the longest beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to launch an investigation.
The 33-year-old influencer’s body was found in a bedroom.
Her 15-year-old daughter was discovered in the living room.
The causes of death have not yet been determined, as reported by Need To Know.
A police spokesperson said: “The forensic examination was carried out at the scene and no signs of violence were found.
“The bodies have undergone an autopsy, but it was not possible, at this time, to determine the exact cause of death.
“Further tests will be carried out.”
Lidiane was born in the city of Santa Cecília in southern Brazil.
She moved to Rio with her daughter two years ago.
Lidiane worked as a model and graduated from medical school in May 2024.
She had 54,000 followers on Instagram at the time of her death.
The victims were buried in Santa Cecília on Sunday (12 Oct).
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