Luiz Garnica and Mother Arrested in Wife’s Larissa Rodrigues Poisoning Death

A Brazilian bodybuilder, Luiz Garnica, 38, and his mother, Elizabete Arrabaça, were arrested this week for allegedly poisoning his wife, Larissa Rodrigues, 37, after she discovered his secret affair. The shocking case has gripped Brazil, revealing a twisted plot involving betrayal and murder.

What Happened?

• Affair Exposed: Rodrigues, a Pilates instructor, found sex toys in her husband’s car in March, uncovering his 18-month affair. She planned to divorce him.

• Suspicious Death: On March 22, Garnica claimed he found Rodrigues unconscious in their apartment. Medics declared her dead, but signs of rigor mortis suggested she died hours earlier.

• Poison Used: Toxicology reports detected chumbinho, a deadly pesticide sold illegally as rat poison in Brazil.

Investigation Details

• Mother’s Role: Arrabaça was the last person to see Rodrigues alive. Police say she searched for chumbinho days before the murder, contacting a farmer friend for the poison.

• Cleaning Evidence: Garnica allegedly tried to clean the crime scene. Detective Fernando Bravo noted, “His actions showed he was hiding evidence.”

• Social Media Lies: Hours after Rodrigues’ death, Garnica posted a heartfelt tribute to her online, calling her his “greatest love.”

Other Poisoning Cases

This case follows another high-profile poisoning in Brazil:

• Christmas Cake Killer: In February, Deise Moura dos Anjos, 42, was found dead in jail while awaiting trial for poisoning three relatives with arsenic-laced cake in January. She denied guilt, but police called evidence “robust.”

Current Status

• Both Garnica and Arrabaça deny involvement. Trials are pending.

• The case highlights rising concerns over poisoning crimes in Brazil, sparking calls for stricter chemical controls.