Maybe that's an unfair comparison to make but last night while watching Brazilian TV it was hard not to think of the OJ Simpson case and the night he was arrested (the infamous Bronco chase) as the TV reporters followed the homicide unit's car containing Flamengo Star Goaltender Bruno Souza. He is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, Eliza Samudio. It should also be mentioned that Bruno is married, and his wife, Dayane Souza (not sure if it is Dayane or Dayanne as I've seen it spelled both ways in the news reports) has also been arrested in connection with the case.
Eliza Samudio (25) had a four month old son who was reportedly fathered by Souza, for whom she was seeking support. Her body has not been located, though there are reports that her blood was found in one of Souza's vehicles and homes, O Globo reports that DNA tests revealed it to be Samudio's. Souza's teenage cousin has confessed to being involved in her kidnapping and murder.
Futebol is still making big waves here - front page news in fact - but not in the way one might think in the last days of world cup. It's been a devastating week for Brazilian futebol fans in more ways than one.It's been said that Flamengo has the biggest following of any futebol team in the world... the team has announced the suspension of its star goalkeeper until the facts of the case are known.
I am thinking the same, reminds me of the OJ mayhem. Bruno and his wife were arrested this morning. The weird part is I know people who knew the ex-cop, the owner of the house and involved in the murder plot,where the police made the arrests. My boyfriend's family lives nearby. His mother and sister said the town was swarming with helicopters, media, police. Oddly, a friend of his sister, hung out with the girlfriend once. Talk about several degrees of separation. Very tragic.
Posted by: luasol | July 09, 2010 at 02:05 AM
At least he won't be lonely in jail, with all those Flamengista fans in there... Bad joke!
I thought of OJ too! I feel sorry for that poor baby! Mommy is gone and Daddy will be in jail. And he's a bastard. He makes good money but didn't want to support the child. Or maybe he didn't want the DNA test proving it was his and he had cheated on his wife. Doesn't matter, he has bastard written all over him.
Posted by: Rachel | July 09, 2010 at 09:54 AM
This story makes me so sick, everyday it's some more terrible news. What a lack of respect for human life, what a complete asshole, how stupid could he be not thinking he'd be the prime suspect? Idiot. Sometimes I really get disturbed living here because this scenario of killing for hire (at a rather cheap price) is far too common.
Posted by: Account Deleted | July 10, 2010 at 09:38 PM