Tánia de Lorena

Formerly a fugitive, now a convicted murderer

Tánia de Lorena is a Brazilian woman who was convicted of murdering her own daughter in 2007. She was accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter, Lucas, with the help of her partner. De Lorena was a fugitive for several years before being caught and sentenced to prison. Her case drew widespread media attention in Brazil and sparked a national debate about family violence and the justice system.