A model was found stabbed to death in her ex-boyfriend’s car – just hours after she texted her mom about the organized-crime-linked ex turning up at her home, according to reports
The body of Brazilian beauty Larissa Brito, 25, was found hidden under plastic bags on the back seat of her ex’s car during a random customs check on a motorway in Brignoles, France, on Monday, according to local outlet Nice-Matin.
The 29-year-old ex — only identified by the first name Mathieu — was arrested as a murder investigation was launched.
Larissa Brito was found dead in her ex-boyfriend’s car — with a murder investigation now underway. Jam Press
The Brazilian model had moved to France three years ago and had dated Mathieu for five months — before dumping him after learning that he was allegedly involved in local organized crime, according to the reports, which said he had previous convictions, including for drugs.
He then allegedly started stalking her, forcing her to move to Nice before he suddenly turned up at her home, the report said.
“Mathieu is here,” Brito texted mom Liane Brito Nogueira in what turned out to be her final words.
Liliane called Mathieu, demanding answers, and he claimed she was sleeping. The unconvinced mom threatened to call the cops – prompting him to block her number.
“By then he had already killed my daughter,” she told Metropoles.
It’s not known when Brito was killed – but Liliane claimed Mathieu tried to cover up the crime scene.
She was found dead during a random customs check in Brignoles, France. JackF – stock.adobe.com
Brito had lived in France for the past three years before her death. Family Handout
“He cleaned the entire flat to get rid of all the fingerprints he had left behind,” she claimed.
She was found in the car – just hours after being reported missing by a friend.
Brito’s family has created a fundraiser to return her body to Brazil.
“I need to see my daughter,” her grieving mom said.
An autopsy is set to take place next week.