The Brazilian influencer Malu Constantine was murdered by her boyfriend’s ex: she was 18 years old

Maria Luiza Costa da Silvaan 18-year-old Brazilian influencer known as «Shame of Constantine»was murdered outside a bar in Recife. In the same episode, which occurred on January 31, her boyfriend was injured. The alleged attacker was located and taken into custody.

According to police reports, the young woman and her partner attended a carnival preview at the Bloco do Papada and, upon leaving the premises located on Mário Lebanon Street, they crossed paths with the man’s ex-girlfriend, identified as Kallyne Santos da Silva21 years old.

Reports indicate that the three started an argument and the woman allegedly pulled out a knife and repeatedly stabbed the influencer; the groom, Gabryel Nascimento da Silva27, told police he tried to defend her and suffered a wound to his thigh.

A third transferred the victims to the Prompt Care Unit (UPA) dos Torrões; The medical staff began to treat Maria Luiza but he couldn’t resist the woundswhile Gabryel received care and was discharged.

Detention, transfer and line of investigation

The alleged aggressor initially fled, but the Military Police located her at the Curado UPA, where she sought treatment for the wound; She was transferred to the Hospital da Restauração and was detained in custody without the right to bail.

The Civil Police registered the case as homicide and attempted homicide and the Department of Homicídios e Proteção à Pessoa (DHPP) assumed the investigation; At the time of reporting, it was not clear whether the accused was formally charged.

Reaction of the organizer and impact on networks

The Bloco do Papada issued a statement and said that it was “an isolated event” and that it occurred “two hours after the official end of the event.”

Maria Luiza had almost 30,000 followers on Instagram; After his death, his account was set to private and his death provoked messages of indignation and mourning among his followers.

The case continues under investigation by the DHPP in Recife and official sources are trying to establish responsibilities while justice advances in the case of homicide and attempted homicide.