37-Year-Old Pilates Teacher, Larissa Rodrigues, Found Dead in Her Apartment – Details

Larissa Rodrigues, a 37-year-old Pilates teacher, was found dead in her Brazil apartment on March 22, 2025, amid marital issues with her husband, Dr. Luís Antônio Garnica. Garnica, who claimed he found her unresponsive and tried to revive her, was arrested on May 6, 2025, along with his mother, Elizabete Arrabaça, for qualified homicide. A toxicology report revealed “chumbinho” poison, suggesting gradual poisoning. Rodrigues had discovered Garnica’s infidelity and faced his constant surveillance, including tracking devices. Friends noted his abusive behavior, and police are investigating a possible link to his sister’s similar death. The case continues as authorities seek justice.

In a separate tragedy, Joyce Gomez, a 38-year-old mother of two, was found dead in Mississippi on April 27, 2025, after disappearing post-shift at a bar. Her ex-boyfriend, Brett Huntley Keel, was charged with first-degree murder. Another case in Maryland saw Kate Simoni and William Fralin, a beloved couple, found dead in April 2025, with Kate’s death ruled a homicide and William’s a possible suicide.