Mystery as political influencer mom-of-three is found dead at 34
An influencer and mother-of-three suddenly died at her home in southeastern Brazil on Friday.
Marina Mamade, 34, rose to fame during the 2022 presidential elections while championing her left-wing ideas on social media.
A one-time supporter for former President Jair Bolsonaro, the activist ditched him in favor of then candidate Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva after a video surfaced of the far-right leader speaking to Freemasons.
Mamade followed by post a viral video in which she distance herself from Bolsonaro and claiming that 'Lula was a true Christian.'
The Minas Gerais Civil Police said its forensic unit investigated Mamade's home as part of the investigation.
Brazilian influencer and mother of three children, Marina Mamade, was found dead at her home in Outro Petro, a city in the southeastern Brazil state of Minas Gerais
The Minas Gerais Civil Police is awaiting results of an autopsy to determine the cause of Brazilian influencer Mariana Mamade (pictured here with her three children)
'The body of the 34-year-old victim was sent to the Forensic Medical Center to undergo examinations,' police said.
'The (Minas Gerais Civil Police) clarifies that the official expert was on site carrying out the necessary surveys for the investigation. As soon as possible, more information will be released.'
Mamade's, who had more than 41,000 followers on Instagram, was active on the social media network moments before she passed away, sharing a picture of herself holding a cup.
'When he left, he had his hands in his pocket, head up,' she wrote in Portuguese. 'I didn't look back, because looking back was a way of staying in any piece to break incomplete, thick in the middle of back. I wasn't looking, and then I didn't stay. Complete, set off.'
Last Wednesday, she posted a photo of her and her three children celebrating her 15-year-old's birthday.
'All love is sacred,' she wrote 'You are part of me, forever.'
Marina Mamade's seen her in her last post on Instagram, several hours before she died ay her home Friday
Marina Mamade rose to fame during the 2022 Brazilian presidential elections when withdrew her support for then President Jair Bolsonaro after learning that he was an alleged Freemason
Minas Gerais Congressman André Janones lamented Mamede's death and lauded her for her political activism.
'I received with great sadness the news of the passing of Marina Mamede, who was cowardly persecuted for her political positions. May God receive her in his infinite mercy and comfort the family's heart,' he wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
'Your contribution in 2022, in the battle for democracy will never be forgotten and, given the finiteness of life, will make you eternal in our memories. Rest in peace!'
'Our sincere condolences to family and friends at this difficult time. Marina will be missed and a legacy of dedication and struggle,' Minas Gerais Congressman Padre João wrote on X.
