A chef influencer was stabbed to death in his flat after deciding to end his relationship.
Robson Maldonado Malinoski was found dead in the apartment where he lived alone at around 2.30pm earlier this week (29 Dec).
The 37-year-old influencer, entrepreneur and chef had suffered three stab wounds to the chest.
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Police reviewed CCTV from the block’s security cameras and quickly identified Malinoski’s ex-partner, Rodrigo Oliveira dos Santos, in the footage.
He was seen entering the lift with a key in his hand, then moments later standing at Malinoski’s front door.
Shortly afterwards, he was filmed leaving the flat carrying what appeared to be bloodstained knives.
It was reportedly Santos’ brother-in-law, who has not been publicly named, who alerted police to the killing.
The suspect, also 37, is believed to have taken the victim’s phone and wallet when fleeing the scene in Camboriú, southern Brazil.
He is on the run and police are conducting a manhunt, as reported by Need To Know.
Malinoski and Santos had separated, with investigators believing the break-up was the motive for the attack.
According to local media, the victim had unilaterally ended the relationship after allegedly enduring physical abuse.
He had more than 115,000 followers across social media, where he regularly shared dessert recipes.
Regarded as one of Brazil’s most promising culinary talents, he had posted a creamy cheese blancmange with red berry coulis just hours before his death.
Malinoski’s funeral was held in Camboriú yesterday (30 Dec).
One of his fans, Paola, said: “May he rest in peace. He was so dedicated and passionate about cooking.
“It’s incredible how we never imagine what lies ahead. May God receive him with open arms. He didn’t deserve this.”
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