Book Influencer Dies at 36 in Fatal Stabbing Incident
Brazilian book influencer Tais Bruna de Castro was murdered at age 36 after she was stabbed to death at her place of work, per a report by CNN Brasil
According to the outlet, the incident took place on June 2, while the content creator was having lunch
Her family announced the news of her death on her Instagram page dedicating to reading. The post described the nature of the tragedy as "very sad and even unbelievable"Brazilian book influencer Tais Bruna de Castro was murdered at age 36 in a brutal stabbing incident at a shopping complex in Jundiaí, São Paulo on Monday, June 2.
The avid reader's death was announced on her Instagram page Leitora Fashion, which translates to "Reader Fashion" in English. Her family posted a smiling photo of Castro to share the heartbreaking news in the caption.
"This week, our dear Tais Bruna, the owner of this profile, left us in a very sad and even unbelievable way," the post read. "Fashion Reader was one of her joys. Talking about literature, suggesting new works and chatting with you guys here made her day happier."
Her Instagram account had over 8,000 followers at the time of her death. She also ran a fashion blog by the same title.
The family continued to honor the late influencer's memory: "Her smile, her sweetness and all the joy she always spread will stay in our hearts forever," they wrote. "Today heaven gained one of the most special people to ever walk this earth."
Per a report by CNN Brasil, Castro worked at the Beco Fino shopping complex where the stabbing took place. Castro was having lunch in the food court when she was attacked. The outlet reports that the suspect, Cláudio Elizeu, who also worked at the complex, turned himself in and was arrested.
The outlet states that according to military police, Elizeu claimed he committed the crime because Castro did not respond to his attempts to get closer to her. The stabbing was reportedly caught on surveillance footage, and the suspect later turned himself into the authorities.
CNN Brasil's coverage notes that there were over 20 stab wounds reported on Castro's body and cites that, according to police reports, the suspect also broke into an office space and damaged furniture, doors and windows.
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