Brazilian Influencer Lidiane Aline Lorenço and Teenage Daughter Miana Sophya Santos Found Dead in Rio Apartment

On Friday, October 10, 2025, a shocking discovery was made in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Lidiane Aline Lorenço, a 33-year-old influencer and model, and her 15-year-old daughter, Miana Sophya Santos, were found dead inside their apartment after neighbors reported a strong, unusual odor coming from the residence.

Tragic Discovery After Days of Silence

Residents in the building alerted authorities when they noticed a foul smell and had not seen the mother and daughter for five days. Fire department teams entered the apartment and discovered the two bodies in separate rooms.

• Miana was found in the living room.

• Lidiane was found in a bedroom.

No Signs of Violence Found

According to local police at the 16th DP (Barra da Tijuca), there were no signs of struggle or violence on the bodies or inside the apartment. A forensic team conducted examinations, but the cause of death remains unknown. Autopsies were performed, and further toxicology tests are now pending.

Police confirmed, “There is no evidence of assault. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of death.”

Who Was Lidiane Aline Lorenço?

Lidiane was a rising digital personality with over 54,000 Instagram followers. She frequently posted photos related to fashion, lifestyle, and fitness. Apart from being an influencer, she was reportedly studying medicine at a private university in Rio de Janeiro.

Originally from Santa Cecília, in the state of Santa Catarina, Lidiane moved to Rio over five years ago to build her career. Her daughter, Miana, had recently joined her in the city, according to relatives on social media.

Burial and Community Mourning

The bodies of Lidiane and Miana were laid to rest on Sunday, October 12, at the Santa Cecília Municipal Cemetery. Friends, family, and followers have flooded social media with emotional tributes, expressing heartbreak and disbelief.

Unanswered Questions Remain

While police continue to investigate, the mysterious circumstances surrounding their deaths have raised public concern. Many are now waiting for toxicology results to understand what led to the tragic end of a young mother and her daughter.

Authorities have not ruled out possible medical or environmental causes, but emphasized that foul play has not been detected so far.