235: The Senseless Killing of Telenovela Star, Daniella Perez | Brazil
15 June 2025

235: The Senseless Killing of Telenovela Star, Daniella Perez | Brazil

Evidence Locker True Crime

About
In late December 1992, Brazil was shaken by the tragic and untimely death of 22-year-old actress and dancer Daniella Perez. Known for her role as Yasmin Bianchi in the popular telenovela "De Corpo e Alma," Daniella was brutally murdered by her co-star, Guilherme de Pádua, and his wife, Paula Thomaz. This heinous act not only ended a promising young life but also exposed the darker side of fame and obsession within the entertainment industry.



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Resources

Documentary

A Brutal Pact: The Murder of Daniella Perez (Pacto Brutal) – HBO Max (2022)

Web

Wikipedia

Articles

Guilherme De Pádua’s Sick Ambition and Psychopathy: Remember The Daniella Perez Case

Raul Gazolla says HBO Max series "killed Guilherme de Pádua"

Glória Perez will appeal against decision that helped Pádua

The Daniella Perez Case: 30 Years Later



Created & Produced by Sonya Lowe

Narrated by Noel Vinson

Music: “Nordic Medieval” by Marcus Bressler

Background track: Doblado Studios: https://www.youtube.com/c/DobladoStudios

De Corpo e Alma Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIeOe81tVIQ&t=27s 



 This True Crime Podcast was researched using open-source or archive materials.