Brazilian Influencer Dies After Fall From 27th Floor in Dubai

Overview

• Kauana Bilhar, 26, fell from the 27th floor of a Dubai building and her death was confirmed by her mother in early July.
• Dubai police opened an inquiry that has not ruled out homicide, feminicide, suicide or accident and forensic teams have examined the apartment.
• Security-camera footage from the residence is set for analysis to clarify movements inside the flat at the time of the fall.
• The victim’s mother, Darla Bilhar, travelled to the United Arab Emirates on Friday to accompany the investigation and to arrange repatriation of her daughter’s body.
• Brazil’s Foreign Ministry and the Embassy in Abu Dhabi are providing consular assistance while friends and family call for respect and the mother says she may pursue legal action against defamatory online posts.