Fabiana Veras, a female bodybuilder, was found dead at her workplace due to multiple stab wounds. According to police and security cameras at the location, a man was seen arriving at 5 p.m. wearing a face mask, head covering, glasses, and surgical gloves.
Veras was discovered by her shocked co-worker an hour after the suspicious man arrived. In addition to her hands and body being covered in cuts, she was bound and gagged. The location of the stabbing was her workplace and home.
After the attack took place, police believe the man washed his hands in the kitchen and remained in the building for the next 15 minutes. Authorities say he took Veras’ phone which was later found destroyed. They also confiscated two brass knuckles, three knives, and a pistol covered in blood. He reportedly fled the scene in a getaway car.
Female Bodybuilder Fabiana Veras Stabbed to Death While At Work
Police chief Valerio Kurten believes based on the security video that Fabiana Veras knew the masked man. The suspect was apprehended outside of his property in Natal, which was 146 miles from the crime scene. Police later discovered that the getaway driver was paid by the suspect to take him to a psychiatric appointment. He was questioned and police determined he wasn’t involved in the crime.
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“She hugs him so you can see that there is an affectionate gesture. She was surprised by his clothing but she responded, took him, and then we saw the image of him leaving with a hand full of blood,” shares Kurten.
In addition to serving the community as a psychologist in a clinical setting, Fabiana Veras was a celebrated bodybuilder, who sported an aesthetic, toned, and athletic physique. She also boasted an impressive social media following.
While the police have a person of interest, they are unsure if she knew the suspect. They believe the suspect to be a civil servant from the state judiciary who likely knew the victim. With his cell phone in their possession, they are currently attempting to extract data to put the pieces of the crime together. At the time of this writing, the motive for the stabbing is still unknown.
Perhaps the most cryptic aspect of her passing was a statement she made about toxic relationships months before the incident.
“There are several telltale signs of a toxic relationship, such as a lack of mutual support, harmful communication patterns, constant anxiety and fear, as well as jealousy, attempts at control, threats, criticisms disguised as compliments, and other harmful behaviours.
“If you notice any of these signs in your relationship, it’s crucial to recognise and evaluate what’s going on.”
Sadly, the bodybuilding community has witnessed a disturbing number of tragedies as of late. German influencer Jo Lindner passed away suddenly at only 30 years old due to a suspected aneurysm. Meanwhile, natural bodybuilder Michael Chidozie was shot to death at 26 years old by his wife, leaving the sport in a prolonged state of mourning.
We at Fitness Volt extend our deepest condolences to the friends and family of Fabiana Veras during this challenging time.
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