Boyfriend arrested for feminicide after miss falls from building in Barra da Tijuca; he committed suicide

Psychologist and professional makeup artist Ana Luiza Mateus, aged 29, died in the early hours of Wednesday (22) after falling from the 13th floor of a residential building in Barra of Tijuca, Zona Oeste of Rio of Janeiro. The victim’s boyfriend, Endreo Ferreira, was arrested on the same day, suspected of feminicide. Horas After his arrest, Ferreira took his own life in jail, using a pair of shorts to hang himself in a cell belonging to Delegacia of Homicídios of Rio, where he was being held. The case, which gained national attention, raises questions about domestic violence and the fate of victims in abusive relationships, marking the capital of Rio de Janeiro with a double tragedy in just a few hours.

Queda of the 13th Floor and previous conflicts

Ana Luiza Mateus was found dead at around 5:30 am on Wednesday (22), after the collapse of the Alfapark building. Testemunhas reported to g1 that they saw the couple arguing intensely before the incident. Após the fight, Endreo left the building alone, while Ana Luiza remained at the scene. Funcionários from the condominium would have advised the young woman to leave the property if her boyfriend returned, but she decided to stay. Ela had purchased a return ticket to Bahia, his home state, scheduled for the morning, but never boarded. The police are investigating the exact dynamics of the events that led to the young woman’s fatal fall.

The victim, a native of Teixeira from Freitas, on the southern tip of Bahia, had moved to Rio from Janeiro just over a year ago. Seu’s objective was to invest heavily in his modeling career, a dream he had been pursuing with dedication. Amigos revealed that Ana Luiza had already achieved some important steps on this path, even appearing in São Paulo Fashion Week and working for an agency in the capital of Rio de Janeiro. Sua’s presence on social media was remarkable, with 35 thousand followers on a platform, where he shared his work routine, travels, fitness training and beauty care, advertising for cosmetics and supplement brands.

Histórico of jealousy and career aspirations

Ana Luiza and Endreo’s relationship was recent, just three months old, but it was already showing worrying signs of toxicity. Amigos of the model claim that her boyfriend showed excessive jealousy and disapproval of her exposure on social media and her professional contacts. Três Days before his tragic death, Ana Luiza confided in a friend that he felt like he was in a “golden cage” within the relationship, expressing the discomfort and pressure he was experiencing.

Ana Luiza’s passion for her modeling career was evident, and she was dedicated to achieving her goals in the fashion world. Social networks were an extension of his professional and personal life, reflecting his search for a successful future.
• Desfilou on São Paulo Fashion Week
• Trabalhou in modeling agency at Rio
• Fazia advertisements for cosmetics and supplement brands
• Candidata to Miss Cosmo Brasil 2026
• Participou of Miss Teixeira of Freitas in 2024

Essas’s aspirations, however, appear to have clashed with Endreo Ferreira’s controlling behavior. To the police, after being arrested, the victim’s boyfriend confirmed that the two had many fights and that he was intensely jealous of her. Delegate Renato Martins, responsible for the investigation, reported Endreo’s words during the testimony, where he admitted his “unhealthy” jealousy over Ana Luiza’s beauty, relationships and friendships, ending up pleading guilty to the events that preceded her death.

Suicídio at the police station and police investigation

The news of Endreo Ferreira’s suicide in Delegacia’s cell shocked the authorities and the population. Após was detained and gave a statement about Ana Luiza Mateus’s death, he used a piece of clothing to take his own life. The site of the suicide was subjected to detailed examination, following investigation protocols for cases of this type within a prison unit. Endreo’s death complicates the continuity of the investigation into Ana Luiza’s femicide, closing a crucial chapter in the investigation of the facts. However, the police will continue to analyze all the evidence and statements collected to fully clarify the circumstances that led to the model and makeup artist’s fall.

Apesar of the main suspect’s suicide, Delegacia of Homicídios will keep the investigation open to gather as much information and evidence as possible. The objective is to reconstruct the events of that morning and understand the dynamics of the couple’s relationship. Depoimentos of witnesses, security images from the condominium and data from the victim’s social networks will be crucial to the conclusion of the investigation. The complete elucidation of the case is essential so that Ana Luiza’s family and friends can find some comfort in the face of the double tragedy.

Notas of regret and repercussions of the case

Ana Luiza Mateus’s death generated great commotion and solidarity, especially in his hometown and in the world of fashion and psychology. The young woman was a candidate to represent Bahia in the 2026 edition of the Miss Cosmo Brasil contest, and the event organizers released a note of condolence deeply regretting what had happened. The statement highlighted the talent and beauty of the candidate, expressing its condolences to the model’s family and friends. The fashion community expressed its mourning over the early loss of a professional with so much potential.

Além In addition, Conselho Regional of Psicologia of Bahia (CRP-03), the institution to which Ana Luiza was linked as a psychologist, also issued an official note. The council expressed deep regret over the passing of Ana Luiza Mateus and Souza and expressed solidarity with his family, friends and professional colleagues. The note highlighted the regrettable and premature loss of a life, reinforcing the importance of combating all forms of violence. The impact of the case reverberated beyond the victim’s personal and professional circles, reaching broader debates about women’s safety and the need for support for victims of domestic violence across the country.