Bruno Fernandes

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Brazil Soccer Star's Lover 'Fed to Dogs'

'He was angry she decided to have their baby'

(Newser) - The former lover of a popular Brazilian goalkeeper was "fed to dogs," according to police. The body of Eliza Samudio, 25, hasn't been found, but traces of her blood were discovered in soccer star Bruno Fernandes de Souza's car, say authorities. Samudio was kidnapped from a hotel, beaten,...

Brazil Soccer Star Surrenders After Lover Vanishes

Cops: Mother of his son likely beaten to death

(Newser) - Popular Brazil goalkeeper Bruno Fernandes de Souza has surrendered to Rio police after a cousin reported he helped the soccer star in a plot to abduct and kill his mistress. Police believe Eliza Samudio, 25, was beaten to death, and traces of her blood were discovered in Fernandes' car, reports...

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