The girlfriend from Brazil: crime, duct tape, and incomplete truth

The Bride of Brazil: Crime, Duct Tape, and Incomplete Truth: The Murder of Daniela Pérez On the night of December 28, 1992, the man who killed one of Brazil's most beloved actresses entered the police station, embraced her devastated family, and offered his condolences. No one suspected at that moment. A license plate altered with duct tape and eighteen stab wounds would reveal the truth, but only partially. In this episode, we explore the contradictions surrounding the crime: conflicting accounts about scissors versus a double-edged weapon, the hidden presence of Paula in the back seat, and how Guillherme de Pádua went from rejected obsession to free man in less than seven years. We unravel the case that changed Brazil's Penal Code but did not bring true justice. Victim: Daniela Pérez Date: December 28, 1992 Location: Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro Status: Convicted, released in 1999 - Eighteen stab wounds from an unidentified weapon, eight directly to the heart - Guillherme voluntarily presented himself at the police station while Paula traveled hidden under a sheet in the car - The license plate altered with duct tape from LM-1115 to OM-1115 was the evidence that linked the vehicle to the crime - Both convicted were released after less than seven years for "good behavior" and parenthood Daniela Pérez, Barra da Tijuca murder 1992, obsessed actor, forensic investigation, incomplete justice, criminal minds, Brazil, co-authorship in crime, popular law, Spanish true crimeIf you'd like to listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or total or partial commercial use is prohibited without prior written authorization. For permissions, licenses, and commercial inquiries: [email protected]