Surveillance cameras recorded 24-year-old Vanessa Lara de Oliveira walking in the streets of Juatuba, a city in Greater Belo Horizonte, shortly before she disappeared on Monday. Her last contact with family was around 2 PM on the same day, after which she stopped responding to calls. Family members sought help on social media to locate her, showcasing the desperation and urgency of the situation ahead of the tragic discovery of her body.

Vanessa, who lived in Pará de Minas, worked nearby in Juatuba and was last seen leaving her job at the National Employment System (Sine). The footage depicts her movements, initially showing her in busy areas before she was later seen in quieter streets. This progression illustrated not just her last moments but also raised questions about her safety in those final hours as the community began to rally for answers regarding her whereabouts.

On the following day, authorities found her body on a walking track on Rua Antônio Dias in Juatuba, with signs of violence, indicating foul play. A drone was used to aid in the search, highlighting the investigative efforts made by local law enforcement. As of the last update, police had not released additional details regarding potential suspects or motives, which left the community on edge and seeking justice.