Bruna Fonseca

A 28-year-old woman found dead in a flat in Cork fought desperately to defend herself before being overpowered and strangled.

"Even though she was only working for a short time for the company at the hospital she was considered a hard and diligent worker and an esteemed colleague. "God help us but what an awful start to the New Year. May God have mercy on that poor girl and her family" she said. We extend our deepest condolences to her friends in Cork, and her family and friends in Brazil. The investigation is being led by a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) and a Garda Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been appointed to assist the family of the deceased in Brazil. Detectives arrested a man - who was known to Ms Fonseca - in the area a short time later.

Ms Fonseca, who was from Formiga in Minais Gerais in Brazil was working as a contract cleaner at the Mercy University Hospital in Cork city.

Door to door inquiries will be carried out and CCTV footage from the area will be reviewed. He remains in garda custody at the Bridewell Station in Cork city. Ms Fonseca was found unresponsive and was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. The rented flat is within metres of the Washington Street courthouse and near to Cork city centre. The emergency services and gardaí attended at the scene at 6.30am today. Ms Fonseca, who was from Formiga in Minais Gerais in Brazil was working as a contract cleaner at the Mercy University Hospital in Cork city.

The 28-year-old had moved to Ireland in 2022 and had been working as a cleaner at the Mercy Hospital close to her apartment on Liberty St.

The results of the post-mortem will determine the course of the investigation "The scene is currently preserved to allow for a forensic and technical examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. "The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem examination is expected to be carried out later today by Dr. She was pronounced dead a short time after and the scene was sealed off for a forensic examination. Gardaí and Emergency Services were alerted to the incident at approximately 6.30am this morning. Bruna's body was later removed to Cork University Hospital where State Pathologist Dr Margot Bolster was set to carry out a postmortem.

Emergency services and gardaí rushed to the flat at 6.30 am this morning, where Ms. Fonseca was found unresponsive.

Divisional Scenes of Crime officers are continuing to examine the crime scene which remains sealed off. “The investigation is being led by a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) and a Garda Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been appointed to liaise with the family of the deceased. “A post-mortem examination has been completed by Dr Bolster, Office of the State Pathologist, the results of which are not being released for operational reasons. In an update issued this evening, a garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí in Cork continue to investigate the death of 28-year-old Bruna Fonseca whose body was discovered in a residential property on Liberty Street, Cork City, this morning Sunday, 1st January 2023. The scene was sealed off for a complete technical and forensic examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. Fonseca was taken from the scene at around lunchtime and transported to Cork University Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

A woman whose body was found in an apartment in Co Cork has been named by police as 28-year-old Bruna Fonseca.

“The investigation is being led by a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) and a Garda Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been appointed to liaise with the family of the deceased. A woman whose body was found in an apartment in Co Cork has been named by police as 28-year-old Bruna Fonseca. “A post-mortem examination has been completed by Dr Margot Bolster, Office of the State Pathologist, the results of which are not being released for operational reasons.

Gardaí are investigating whether CCTV footage captured Bruna Fonseca (28) leaving a city-centre pub with her suspected killer during New Year's Eve ...

A large number of revellers were in the area on Saturday night as people celebrated New Year’s Eve with the general vicinity having a number of pubs, restaurants and nightclubs. Gardaí also want to confirm the last known movements of Ms Fonseca. “It is a terrible thing. Traces of blood were found in the flat. May she rest in peace.” Detectives arrested a man – who was known to Ms Fonseca – in the area a short time later.

The devastated family of Bruna Fonseca are waiting to have their daughters remains returned to them in Brazil.

Medics attempted to resuscitate her but she was unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene. The hospital has paid tribute to the young woman who had only been working at the Mercy for a short time. The area is home to a number of businesses so gardai will be able to access footage which could assist them in their investigation. (Sunday ) Her body was taken to Cork University Hospital for a post-mortem examination which was conducted by Assistant State Pathologist, Dr Margaret Bolster. Ms Fonseca was a qualified librarian and a graduate of the Centro Universitário de Formiga. Efforts will be made to track the last known movements of the deceased. Gardai were yesterday questioning a suspect, a young male who is believed to have been known to the dead woman. Bruna Fonseca (28) was attacked shortly after she returned to a Cork City apartment following a night out with friends from the large Brazilian community in Cork. The results have not been released for operational reasons. A man was subsequently arrested. She had posted pictures of herself and pals celebrating the New Year on her social media pages shortly before she was killed. “We are a quiet, clean and organised couple.

"She had been out with friends and when she came home she was attacked and killed"

One elderly man said it was a "dreadful start to the New Year." Anyone who can assist gardai with their inquiries is asked to contact the Bridewell Garda Station in Cork on 021 4943330. Divisional Scenes of Crime officers are continuing to examine the crime scene which remains sealed off. Door to door inquiries will be carried out and CCTV footage from the area will be reviewed. The area is home to a number of businesses so gardai will be able to access footage which could assist them in their investigation. Efforts will be made to track the last known movements of the deceased. (Sunday ) Her body was taken to Cork University Hospital for a post mortem examination which was conducted by Assistant State Pathologist, Dr Margaret Bolster. He is being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act and can be detained for up to twenty four hours from the time of his arrest. Ms Fonseca was found unresponsive and was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. He remains in garda custody at the Bridewell Station in Cork city. The rented flat is within metres of the Washington Street courthouse and near Cork city centre. It is understood she had been living in Ireland since September.

Tributes have poured in for the young woman who was tragically killed in Cork city centre in the early hours of New Year's Day.

May she rest in peace.” Rest in peace, you wonderful human.” Bruna Fonseca (28) found dead in Cork ‘fought to defend herself’ from killer Tributes have poured in for the young woman who was tragically killed in Cork city centre in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Tributes paid to ‘beautiful’ Bruna Fonseca (28) killed in Cork on New Year’s Day The young woman was found dead in a Cork city centre apartment in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

'Beaten to death and strangled'. Bruno Fonseca was attacked shortly after returning to her apartment in Cork City, in the early hours of January 1st, following ...

She was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. May she rest in peace.” The

Bruna Fonseca's cousin Denis Palhares said her family and friends in her native Brazil are distraught after hearing about her violent death on new year's day. “ ...

Bidvest Noonan’s Contract Cleaners said that even though she had only worked for the company a short amount of time, she was considered a “hard and diligent worker and an esteemed colleague”. Gardai began CPR before paramedics arrived and continued to render medical aid but efforts to resuscitate her were unsuccessful and she was pronounced dead at the scene. “She was always very helpful to others and she has always been admired for her humility and her sweet way of being.” “Bruna had a way about her and she was adored for it. “She was also the niece most loved by uncles and aunts and she was the daughter who was her mother's best friend. The family of the woman who it’s believed was strangled and beaten to death in Cork have remembered her “sweet way of being”.

Bruna Fonseca's cousin Denis Palhares said her family and friends in her native Brazil are distraught after hearing about her violent death on new year's day. “ ...

Bidvest Noonan’s Contract Cleaners said that even though she had only worked for the company a short amount of time, she was considered a “hard and diligent worker and an esteemed colleague”. Gardai began CPR before paramedics arrived and continued to render medical aid but efforts to resuscitate her were unsuccessful and she was pronounced dead at the scene. “She was always very helpful to others and she has always been admired for her humility and her sweet way of being.” “Bruna had a way about her and she was adored for it. “She was also the niece most loved by uncles and aunts and she was the daughter who was her mother's best friend. The family of the woman who it’s believed was strangled and beaten to death in Cork have remembered her “sweet way of being”.

A 29-year-old man was arrested yesterday by gardaí investigating her death. He has since been charged and is expected to appear before a special sitting of Cork ...

She moved to Cork in September 2022 and was working as a contract cleaner in the Mercy University Hospital. Her body was removed from Room 3 Flat 5, Liberty Street at lunchtime on New Year’s Day. Sgt Pat Lyons said that a translator will be required for the brief hearing. Pacheco was remanded in custody to appear before Cork District Court again on 9 January. The court heard that Pacheco made no reply when the charge was put to him under caution at 3.57pm today. Evidence of arrest charge and caution was given by Det Garda Padraig Harrington.

A man aged in his 20s was arrested in connection with the incident. He was taken to Bridewell Garda station where he was held under section 4 of the Criminal ...

He was questioned by gardaí and was charged in relation to the incident on Monday afternoon. A man aged in his 20s was arrested in connection with the incident. A man has been charged in connection with the death of a 28-year-old women in Cork City.