Brazilian medical student found dead in Paraguay

By Redação Portal • April 26, 2026 • 4 min de leitura

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Photo: Julia vitoria - Reprodução Redes Sociais

A 23-year-old Brazilian medical student was found dead inside the apartment where she lived in Ciudad del Este, in Paraguai. The crime occurred on Friday, the 24th. A colleague who shared the property with her made the discovery around 4pm local time.

The victim was identified as Julia Vitoria Sobierai Cardoso. Ela had dozens of wounds caused by a sharp weapon. The Paraguayan police are investigating the case as femicide and point to the ex-boyfriend as the main suspect. Ele is Brazilian, also a medical student, and remains at large.

Perícia collects evidence at the crime scene

Agentes from the 3rd Delegacia from Polícia from the neighborhood Obrero arrived at the building at Avenida Capitán from Puerto. Eles found a knife next to the body. Peritos collected footprints, blood trails and other evidence inside the apartment.

Vizinhos reported hearing an argument in the morning. The ex-boyfriend would have visited the place even after the end of the relationship, which occurred a few months ago. Police have not confirmed whether the two were alone at the time of the attack.

Faca found next to the victim’s body
Pegadas and blood traces collected in the apartment
Discussão heard by neighbors on the morning of the 24th
27 year old Suspeito identified as Vitor Rangel Aguiar

The forensic doctor who examined the body recorded multiple sharp injuries. Paraguai’s Ministério Público is following the investigations and should request the international capture of the suspect soon. Já has a nationwide arrest warrant.

Jovem dreamed of becoming a pediatrician

Julia Vitoria Sobierai Cardoso was born in Chapecó, in Oeste of Santa Catarina. Her family currently resides in Navegantes, in the state’s Litoral Norte. Ela moved to Paraguai last year to pursue medicine.

The student attended Universidad de la Integración de las Américas, known as Unida. Ela was at the beginning of his degree and planned to specialize in pediatrics. Colegas highlighted her focus and joy in her day-to-day life at college.

A close friend, makeup artist Sara Cazarotto, mourned the loss on social media. Ela described Julia as a dedicated person, full of dreams and goals. Outros students also used networks to express the impact of the death.

Universidade issues note of condolence

The institution where Julia studied released an official statement. The text expressed condolences to the family for the sudden loss of the student. Unida expressed solidarity with the young woman’s colleagues and friends.

Estudantes organize an event in honor of Julia for this Monday, the 27th, in front of the university. The event should bring together colleagues who lived with her on campus.

The victim’s family reported that the body will be repatriated. The wake is scheduled to take place in the morning at Navegantes, at Santa Catarina. The burial should take place this Sunday.

Pai expresses pain on social media

Julia’s father published a message online after confirming his death. Ele described the day as very sad and mentioned the loss of his daughter. The text reinforces the intention to keep her positive memories.

Colegas of the class reinforced the student’s profile as someone sweet, affectionate and intelligent. Muitos highlighted her dream of working with children as a pediatrician. The death generated commotion among Brazilians who study in the region of Ciudad and Este.

The investigation remains ongoing. Autoridades Paraguayans are looking for the suspect, who is 27 years old and was also studying medicine. Até At the moment, there are no details about his whereabouts.

Police continue to analyze evidence collected from the apartment. The case prosecutor detailed some initial elements of the expertise. The work includes crossing information to clarify the sequence of events.