Model from Bahia dies after building collapse in Barra da Tijuca and boyfriend is arrested

Psychologist, model and makeup artist Ana Luiza Mateus, 29 years old, born in Teixeira of Freitas, was found dead after falling from the 13th floor of a building in Barra of Tijuca, in Zona Oeste of Rio of Janeiro. The incident occurred around 5:30 am on Wednesday. Her boyfriend, Tarso Ferreira, was arrested on suspicion of feminicide. Vizinhos reported that the couple spent the night arguing.

Ana Luiza had moved to Rio from Janeiro just over a year ago. Ela was looking to advance his modeling career, a dream that included fashion shows and working at an agency in the capital of Rio de Janeiro. Last Sunday, she told a friend that she felt trapped in a “golden cage” in her relationship of about three months.

Discussão in the condominium before the fall

Testemunhas told the police that they saw the couple arrive at the Alfapark condominium arguing. Funcionários from the building instructed Ana Luiza to leave the place if her boyfriend returned. Ela even bought a return ticket for Bahia, with a flight scheduled for the morning, but decided to stay in the apartment.

The police were called at around 5:30 am. Agentes found the young woman dead in the building’s hall. Perícia technique was called in to analyze the exact circumstances of the death. Investigadores of Delegacia of Homicídios of Capital took over the case.

• The couple argued throughout the night and early morning
• Vizinhos heard reports of frequent fights
• Namorado confirmed intense jealousy to the police
• Ana Luiza reported a feeling of imprisonment to her friend
• Ela planned to return to Bahia this morning

Namorado confirms jealousy and is detained

Tarso Ferreira was arrested at the scene. Ele admitted to the police that he was jealous of his girlfriend, especially because of her beauty and the social relationships she maintained. The responsible delegate heard the statement and recorded the suspect’s declaration of guilt.

The investigation is investigating whether there was a push or whether the fall was caused in another way. Peritos analyzes the apartment and the location of the fall. The police are awaiting a report to define the precise dynamics of the events.

The relationship lasted about three months. Amigos close described a pattern of control on the part of her boyfriend, who did not approve of her exposure on social media. Ana Luiza worked as a digital influencer and shared her day-to-day career.

Victim’s Perfil includes performance in contests

Natural from Teixeira from Freitas, at the southern end of Bahia, Ana Luiza Mateus formed into Psicologia. Ela also worked as a professional makeup artist and model. In 2024, he participated in the Miss Teixeira contest by Freitas, without winning the contest.

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Há just over a year ago, he moved to Rio to invest in his modeling career. Chegou parading at São Paulo Fashion Week and was part of an agency in the capital of Rio de Janeiro. Dividia apartment with a friend in the city.

Ela would represent Bahia at Miss Cosmo Brasil 2026. The career combined psychology with fashion activities and digital influence. Amigos highlighted her effort to build a trajectory in the sector.

Organizações expresses regret over the death

The Miss Cosmo Brasil organization released a statement of mourning. The text expressed sadness at the loss of the candidate registered to represent Bahia and expressed solidarity with family and friends. The entity highlighted that Ana Luiza was building a path with talent in the world of competitions.

Conselho Regional of Psicologia of Bahia (CRP-03) also spoke out. The note lamented the death of the 29-year-old professional and sent condolences to family, colleagues and those close to her. The organization recalled its origin in Teixeira of Freitas.

Amigos close, like João of Cruz Neto, reported the young woman’s dream of a modeling career. Eles mentioned her support in personal and professional projects.

Investigação follows Homicídios’s Delegacia

The case remains under investigation by Delegacia of Homicídios of Rio of Janeiro. Autoridades collects statements from witnesses and analyzes images from the condominium’s cameras. Forensics should bring more information about the fall.

Ana Luiza Mateus leaves behind family and friends in Bahia and Rio. The police continue their work to clarify all the details of the events that occurred in the early hours of the morning.