A mother and her lesbian lover have been charged with the sickening torture, rape and murder of her 20-month-old-daughter.
Defenceless toddler Maria Isis Vieira de Amorim died from horrific injuries to her genitals, head, neck and back and medics found fractures all over her tiny body.
Suspicious staff at Sao Jose Hospital in Colatina, in the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil, called police when she was brought in unconscious but Maria died on 13th March.
Picture shows Maria Isis Vieira de Amorim, undated. The child died in Colatina, Brazil, on Mar.13, 2025. Note: Private photo taken from local media. (Newsflash/NX)
Her mother's lover Myllena Carla Andrelino, 27, claimed the tot had slipped in the bath and then fallen down the stairs but under questioning admitted to beating her.
Both Andrelino and Maria's 25-year-old mother Juliele Vieira de Amorim have been charged with aggrivated homicide, rape and torture and are being held in custody.
Forensic examinations are being carried out on Maria's body to discover evidence of previous sexual and physical abuse.
Picture shows Myllena Carla Andrelin, undated. Little Maria Isis Vieira de Amorim died in Colatina, Brazil, on Mar.13, 2025. Note: Police photo taken from local media. (Newsflash/NX)
Prosecutors revealed that Vieira de Amorim was only released from prison six months ago (Nov 2024) after serving five years behind bars for drug trafficking.
A spokesperson for the hospital told local media on 10th May: "On the night of 13th March, 2025, at 10:17pm the hospital received in its pediatric emergency department a patient in a very serious state.
"There were two reported episodes of a fall.
"Immediately, all appropriate medical measures were adopted for stabilisation and life support. However, despite the team's efforts, the patient died at 11:03pm."
Picture shows Juliele Vieira de Amorim, undated. Little Maria Isis Vieira de Amorim died in Colatina, Brazil, on Mar.13, 2025. Note: Police photo taken from local media. (Newsflash/NX)
They added: "In view of the nature of the case, the police were promptly contacted.
"The hospital remains available to cooperate with investigations, in accordance with legal guidelines."
Police from the specialist murder squad for vulnerable victims continue to investigate the killing.
(MJ Leidig/newsX)