Maria Eduarda Cordeiro da Silva, a 20-year-old who went missing after New Year's celebrations in Guarujá, São Paulo, is believed to have been murdered by the criminal faction Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) as part of a violent gang rivalry. Investigations by the local police revealed that she was 'sentenced to death' due to her suspected ties to the rival faction, Comando Vermelho (CV). The police confirmed her murder on January 19, after her disappearance was reported on January 2, marking a tragic escalation of violence related to gang conflicts in the area.

The investigation led to the arrest of three men and a woman in connection with her death, though their identities have not been released. Authorities are continuing to search for her body and working to identify other potential suspects involved in this crime. The case has highlighted the intense violence linked to gang rivalries in Brazil, particularly the lethal consequences faced by individuals caught in the middle, like Maria Eduarda.

Delegado Thiago Nemi Bonametti pointed to witness accounts, phone analysis, and the victim's social media activity as evidence supporting the claims of gang-related motives. This chilling case underscores the dangers associated with criminal faction involvement in Brazilian society, raising concerns about public safety and the reach of organized crime in the region.