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Tokyo Weekender
07-05-2025
- Tokyo Weekender
Horror Blaze Kills Brazilian Traveler in Japan, Sri Lankan Man Arrested
Police arrested a 31-year-old Sri Lankan national on May 3 after a Brazilian woman was found dead in an apartment that reportedly caught fire near Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture. The victim, Amanda Borges da Silva, 30, a researcher with a master's degree in linguistics, departed her home country in March to travel around Asia. A huge motorsports fan, she arrived in Japan at the start of April in time for the F1 Grand Prix. On Instagram, da Silva uploaded pictures of her trip in Japan, informing her followers of how much she was enjoying the country. Her final update was posted on April 25. 'Thank you Lord! For taking good care of me and allowing me to live special moments,' she wrote . 'In love with this country!' Five days later, she reportedly spoke to her mother, saying ' I feel safe in Japan. ' The following day , her dream trip came to a tragic conclusion. Amanda Borges da Silva Was Scheduled To Leave Japan on the Day Her Body Was Discovered Her body was discovered in a two-story apartment in Honsarizuka, Narita city at approximately 9 a.m. on May 1. According to her friend, James Fernandez, she was scheduled to leave Japan that evening. Her boyfriend lost contact with her a few hours before she was scheduled to depart. He then alerted her family, and the authorities were soon informed. The cause of da Silva's death remains unclear. Police are investigating it as a potential murder robbery as her bag and cellphone were missing from the scene. The suspect, Abailija Patawadige Pathum Udayang, allegedly left the premises without extinguishing the flames. He reportedly told investigators that he was 'too shocked to put out the fire.' Police are investigating the details of the suspect's relationship with the da Silva. Related Posts News Roundup: Japan's Anti-Stalking Act Under the Microscope Following Murder in Fukuoka Shinjuku Murder Raises More Questions About Japan's Anti-Stalking Law | News Roundup Ukrainian Model Claims She Found a Man Hiding Under Her Bed in Tokyo Hotel
Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Woman was due to board flight home - but she was found dead in mysterious hotel fire
Amanda Borges da Silva, 30, was tragically found dead in a hotel room in the early hours of May 1 near Narita Airport in Tokyo where she should have boarded a flight home to Brazil A 30-year-old woman who was due to board a flight home was found dead hours later in a mysterious hotel fire, according to police. Amanda Borges da Silva, 30, from Brazil, was tragically discovered in a hotel room in the early hours of May 1 near the airport where she should have boarded a flight back home. Her devastated friend James Fernandes told local media: "She was located near Narita Airport in Tokyo, it was in the early hours of yesterday morning. Her flight was on Thursday." Silva, who had been out of São Paulo since March, had been working as a researcher when she was in a hotel that caught fire. The cause of the blaze is still unknown. According to police, a Sri Lankan man was arrested on suspicion of leaving the hotel without putting out the fire. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Brazilian Consulate General in Tokyo, confirmed they are assisting the 30-year-old's family and working with local authorities. The Brazilian's family is trying to raise money to help bring her body back. Meanwhile, friends paid tribute to the young woman who last posted photos of her at the Japanese GP Formula One. According to one follower, she was a huge fan of the sport. "Thank you for all the reels, memes and all the chats, especially those about Formula One, that we talked about", one follower said. " I promise to never forget you, my dear friend. Watch over us from wherever you are." The tragic death comes after a British woman was brutally stabbed to death outside her home in France this week while trying to "defend herself from a frenzied attack" after a wine -tasting party. Karen Carter, 65, was found unconscious and "covered in stab wounds" in the rural village of Trémolat, east of Bordeaux, on Tuesday evening. A 69-year-old woman, whom police confirmed was "part of the circle" of the victim, was arrested after the horror attack. An autopsy revealed Karen suffered from eight serious wounds - including to her chest, forearm and abdomen - and died "by haemorrhage following a wound to the aorta". The report added: "All the wounds suggest the victim was attempting to defend herself from a frenzied attack." Officials did not reveal the name of the woman who was detained but prosecutors provided details of Karen's final hours before her terrifying death. Karen's husband Alan Carter, who is at their home in East London, South Africa, said he was told about her death on a phone call from his cousin in Yorkshire, on Wednesday. He told The Times that Karen was at a wine-tasting event, a short car ride away from their home, on Tuesday evening.
Scottish Sun
05-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
F1 superfan Amanda Borges da Silva found dead at Tokyo hotel after horror blaze just hours before her flight home
DEADLY FIRE F1 superfan Amanda Borges da Silva found dead at Tokyo hotel after horror blaze just hours before her flight home Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A YOUNG woman was found dead at her hotel in Tokyo on Thursday. Amanda Borges da Silva, 30, who travelled from Brazil to Japan to watch the Grand Prix, has died under mysterious circumstances. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Amanda Borges da Silva, 30, was visiting Japan to watch the Grand Prix when she tragically died Credit: Newsflash Her friend James Fernandes told Brazilian media that she was set to board a flight from Japan to Brazil on Thursday. He said: "She was located near Narita airport in Tokyo, it was in the early hours of yesterday morning. Her flight was on Thursday. She had been out of Brazil since March." Amanda worked as a researcher and was an avid Formula One fan and travelled to Japan to watch the Japan GP on 6th April, which Max Verstappen won. Japanese media reported that she had been in a building that had caught fire. Authorities have arrested a Sri Lankan man who is believed to have left the premises without putting out the fire. It is currently unclear what the cause of death is.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- The Sun
F1 superfan Amanda Borges da Silva found dead at Tokyo hotel after horror blaze just hours before her flight home
A YOUNG woman was found dead at her hotel in Tokyo on Thursday. Amanda Borges da Silva, 30, who travelled from Brazil to Japan to watch the Grand Prix, has died under mysterious circumstances. 2 Her friend James Fernandes told Brazilian media that she was set to fly back from Japan to Brazil on Thursday. He said: "She was located near Narita airport in Tokyo, it was in the early hours of yesterday morning. Her flight was on Thursday. She had been out of Brazil since March." Amanda, a researcher and avid Formula One fan, travelled to Japan to watch the Japan GP on April 6 - won by Max Verstappen. Japanese media reported that she had been in a building that had caught fire. Authorities have arrested a Sri Lankan man who is believed to have left the premises without putting out the fire. It is currently unclear what the cause of her death is. 2
The Irish Sun
05-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
F1 superfan Amanda Borges da Silva found dead at Tokyo hotel after horror blaze just hours before her flight home
A YOUNG woman was found dead at her hotel in Tokyo on Thursday. Amanda Borges da Silva, 30, who travelled from Brazil to Japan to watch the Grand Prix, has died under mysterious circumstances. 2 Amanda Borges da Silva, 30, was visiting Japan to watch the Grand Prix when she tragically died Credit: Newsflash Her friend James Fernandes told Brazilian media that she was set to board a flight from Japan to Brazil on Thursday. He said: "She was located near Narita airport in Tokyo, it was in the early hours of yesterday morning. Her flight was on Thursday. She had been out of Brazil since March." Amanda worked as a researcher and was an avid Formula One fan and travelled to Japan to watch the Japan GP on 6th April, which Max Verstappen won. Japanese media reported that she had been in a building that had caught fire. Authorities have arrested a Sri Lankan man who is believed to have left the premises without putting out the fire. It is currently unclear what the cause of death is. 2 A man has been arrested for suspected arson Credit: Newsflash
