OnlyFans Model from Brazil Found Dead in Miami

The body of Brazilian OnlyFans model Adriana Vieira, 31, was found floating in Miami’s harbor on September 22, 2024, just hours after attending a luxury yacht party hosted by a well-known rapper. Vieira, who was known online by her username “LadyRichForever,” reportedly went for a swim the night before, disregarding warnings about jellyfish in the water. She never resurfaced, leading to her body being discovered the following morning near Key Biscayne.

Vieira, a mother of one, had built a significant following on OnlyFans, where she shared adult content and promised exclusive videos to her subscribers. Originally from São Paulo, she moved to Florida two years ago with her husband, Roberto Tesário. The couple had since separated, and Vieira had been living alone, raising her six-year-old son.

Her death remains under investigation by Miami authorities. A medical examiner is conducting an autopsy to determine the official cause of death, though police have not suggested foul play at this time. The U.S. Coast Guard pulled her body from the water after she was seen diving into the water and failing to resurface.

Just before her tragic death, Vieira posted a final photo from the party on social media, showing two bikini-clad women aboard the yacht with a bottle of champagne in the foreground. Her Instagram feed, which boasts over 500,000 followers, was filled with glamorous shots from her jet-set lifestyle, with snaps taken in locations such as New York, Las Vegas and aboard luxury yachts.

Despite her success in the adult entertainment industry, Vieira’s life was marked by personal and financial struggles. Her marriage had reportedly fallen apart, with Tesário returning to Brazil, leaving Vieira to raise their son on her own. To support herself and her child, Vieira worked as a dancer in Miami nightclubs and turned to selling content on OnlyFans.

Vieira’s mother, Antonia de Lourdes Vieira, has made public pleas for a thorough investigation into her daughter’s death. Speaking to Brazilian media, she expressed deep concern and uncertainty about the circumstances leading to her daughter’s drowning. “I want my daughter’s death to be investigated, and I need help bringing her body back to Brazil,” she said, noting fears that her daughter might be buried in a pauper’s grave if arrangements are not made swiftly.

While an autopsy is underway to confirm the cause of death, early reports suggest drowning as the most likely outcome. Vieira’s mother mentioned her suspicions that her daughter’s life in Miami had taken a dangerous turn, exacerbated by the luxurious lifestyle she appeared to live.

New revelations have come to light regarding Vieira’s life before her move to Florida. Both Vieira and her estranged husband, Tesário, are alleged to have been involved in a multimillion-dollar scam in Brazil, which defrauded over 7,000 customers by selling electronic goods that were never delivered. The couple fled to Florida before Brazilian authorities could arrest them.

Despite Brazilian law enforcement’s attempts to reach out to U.S. authorities, the couple was never detained. Vieira had continued to live in Miami, frequently posting snapshots of her luxurious life, seemingly untouched by the legal troubles from her past.

On the night of the yacht party, witnesses reported that after enjoying food and drinks with the group, Vieira went swimming despite warnings from others on the boat about jellyfish in the water.

According to police statements, “She did several flips in the water and then dove underneath the surface headfirst. She never resurfaced.”

The Coast Guard’s recovery of her body the next day confirmed her drowning, and authorities are now piecing together the events that led to her death. Her son is being cared for by a nanny while family members make their way from Brazil to bring him home.

Vieira’s passing has shocked both her fans and her loved ones, leaving many questions about the life she lived, her criminal background, and the exact circumstances that led to her death. As the investigation continues, her mother remains resolute in her demand for answers, hoping to uncover the full truth behind her daughter’s final moments.

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