Man Convinces Women He's a Talent Scout, Then Takes Them Into the Forest

Man Convinces Women He's a Talent Scout, Then Takes Them Into the Forest

In 1998, Selma Ferreira Quirós vanished after leaving her job, her family receiving a ransom call that never repeated. She was one of at least seven women lured into a dense forest in São Paulo by a man with no weapon, only words. How did he convince them to go?

In this episode, we explore the chilling case of a man who exploited trust and ambition, leading young women into the Parque del Estado. We examine the unsettling pattern of his approach and the devastating impact on his victims.

Case: Francisco de Assis Pereira
Location: Parque del Estado, São Paulo
Period: 1997-1998
Victims: At least 7 women
Survivors: At least 9 women

- Selma Ferreira Quirós, 18, disappeared on July 3, 1998, after resigning from her job.
- Liz Ángela Francisco da Silva, 21, was last seen in the Eldorado neighborhood in 1997; her body was found on July 28, 1997.
- Raquel Mota Rodríguez, 23, called her cousin from a metro station on January 9, 1998, mentioning a modeling offer.
- All victims were approached in public spaces by a man on a motorcycle offering modeling work for a cosmetics catalog.
- The bodies of seven women were found within a 200-meter area of the Parque del Estado.

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