São Paulo Police Probe Death of ‘Human Barbie’ in Public Defender’s Home

Overview

• Necropsy and toxicology have been completed and the body was released to the family, with official reports still pending.
• The case is logged as a suspicious death under the 7th Police District, which plans new interviews as part of the inquiry.
• Homeowner Renato Campos Pinto De Vitto told police he hired her for sexual services, said both used illicit substances, and reported attempting CPR for more than nine minutes before a doctor confirmed death at 9:07 p.m.
• Military police documented that she was found wearing only underwear with an injury to her left eye and marks on her back, while a female witness said she saw an earlier fall around 4 a.m.
• O Globo reports that the victim’s mother disputes the drug-use account and believes a fall after drinking may explain what happened, as authorities have not established a cause.