BRUNO Fernandes de Souza was convicted of having his ex-lover murdered and fed to his rottweilers after she asked for financial support for their baby son.
Here we take a look at the life and crimes of the former Flamengo goalie, which are explored in the Netflix documentary An Invisible Victim: The Eliza Samudio Case.
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Early career and rise to fame
Bruno Fernandes de Souza was born in Ribeirao das Neves, southeast Brazil on December 23, 1984.
He began his professional career as a goalkeeper in Brazil, quickly rising through the ranks and playing for top clubs including Atlético Mineiro, Corinthians and most notably Flamengo.
At Flamengo, Fernandes became a fan favorite and team captain, helping the club win multiple trophies between 2006 and 2010.
This silverware includes three consecutive Rio de Janeiro State Championships and the Brazilian Série A title in 2009.
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Meeting Eliza Samudio
In 2009, Fernandes met Eliza Samudio, a 25-year-old model and actress, at a party.
Their brief affair resulted in Eliza becoming pregnant.
But the relationship turned nasty…
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