The trial of Flamengo goalkeeper Bruno Fernandes, charged with orchestrating the kidnapping and murder of an ex-girlfriend, has opened in the town of Contagem.
Bruno, who was captain of the Flamengo team that won the Brazilian championship in 2009, is accused of ordering the kidnapping his former girlfriend, model Eliza Samudio, before killing her, cutting her up and feeding her remains to dogs.
The deceased had earlier been involved in an ugly custody battle with Bruno, which resulted in him being convicted of kidnapping and sentenced to 4 and a 1/2 years in jail.
Bruno now faces a second trial on charges he ordered his ex-girlfriend’s death.
The lawyer representing the player said he remained confident that his client would walk out a free man.
”Bruno is tired of being in prison,” lawyer Rui Pimenta told O Globo. ”He is ready to walk out and go eat some rare barbecue.”
The defence’s argument is that there can be no murder charges because Samudio is, in fact, alive. Pimenta says he will produce proof that Samudio is living in Eastern Europe.
All of which bodes for an captivating, albeit supremely depressing trial.
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