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Moment missing woman, 24, is found by cops chained by her neck and gagged at ex
Emiliane Tamara Nunes Carvalho, 24, was rescued by police from a property in Águas Lindas de Goiás, Brazil, after being reported missing on August 17. Authorities allege her ex-boyfriend, Ailton Rodrigues de Souza, kidnapped her and held her captive for five days, with footage showing officers breaking into the home to find her tied to a mattress. Souza was arrested and faces charges including kidnapping and illegal firearm possession.
A 24-year-old woman was rescued by police in Brazil after being reported missing, with authorities alleging she was kidnapped and held captive by her ex-boyfriend. Emiliane Tamara Nunes Carvalho was found tied up with ropes and handcuffs at a property in Águas Lindas de Goiás, according to police. She reportedly had difficulty breathing when discovered.
Video footage shared by police shows officers cutting a lock to enter the home, storming the building, and kicking down a door to reach a room at the back. Inside, Carvalho is seen shaking while tied to a mattress with several ropes and chains, with a mask and gag attached to her face. The clip was recorded on Friday, and she has since been discharged from hospital.
Timeline and Investigation
Carvalho was reported missing on August 17 after her family said she failed to return from a doctor's appointment. The Daily Star reported that she was last seen on CCTV at around 1pm that day after leaving a clinic in Águas Lindas de Goiás and crossing a footbridge. She then stopped responding to calls and messages, prompting police to be alerted.
During the investigation, police identified a history of domestic violence involving her ex-partner, Ailton Rodrigues de Souza, who had also not been seen since leaving work on August 17, according to Daily Star. Investigators discovered he had bought a new car, spotted travelling through Águas Lindas de Goiás on Friday, August 21, leading to his arrest. Police subsequently located a house he had rented, which was found chained shut with a padlock. After hearing noises coming from inside, officers gained entry and found Carvalho immobilised and struggling to breathe.
Police allege Souza staged his own disappearance to divert attention from himself. His own family reported him as missing too, which increased suspicion, according to multiple sources. Souza was arrested on the day Carvalho was found. The Irish Sun reported that he reportedly resisted officers as they detained him.
Victim's Account
Carvalho told police she was disorientated and did not know how many days she had been held. According to The Daily Star, Rodrigues confessed to drugging her with antidepressants and taking her to the property. She has since received medical treatment, been discharged from hospital, and is recovering well, the newspaper reported.
On Saturday, Carvalho said on social media that she was still recovering from her injuries, according to multiple sources. She claimed she is still under medication and that her wounds had affected her ability to see. She also alleged she had been assaulted while inside the property and that her ex-partner used burning cloths to torch her skin.
In a statement reported by The Daily Star, Carvalho said: "I'm completely burned inside because he used to put acid-soaked cloths inside me." She also asked for help and support to stop her ex from hurting more women.
Legal Actions and Evidence
After raiding the property, police seized a 9mm pistol, sedatives, and items used to restrain the alleged victim, according to Daily Mirror and Daily Express. Souza is expected to face charges of kidnapping and illegal possession of a firearm, The Daily Star reported. The investigation remains ongoing.
A letter found at the property suggested Carvalho feared she might be killed, as she told her family not to call the police and made arrangements for her belongings, The Daily Star reported. The motive for the crime remains under investigation, the newspaper added.
Relationship Background
Carvalho's relationship with Rodrigues had ended in December 2025, according to The Daily Star. Police claim he kidnapped her after she broke up with him, and that he held her captive because he refused to accept the breakup, as reported by multiple sources.
How each outlet told it
The daily Star
Framing: Emphasizes the woman's youth and the specific details of being 'gagged and chained to a bed for four days by her ex'. Does not mention her name or the location in the headline. — Sensationalistic and dramatic, with words like 'dramatic footage' and 'trembling heavily'. The inclusion of the unrelated 1995 story adds a sensationalistic element.
Facts Included:
Emiliane Tamara Nunes Carvalho, 24, rescued after being chained and gagged to a bed for four days.
Rescued after police broke into a property; footage shows her trembling and gagged.
Last seen on CCTV at around 1pm on 17 August, after leaving a clinic in Águas Lindas de Goiás, Brazil.
Stopped responding to calls, police alerted.
Police identified history of domestic violence involving ex-partner Ailton Rodrigues, who had not been seen since leaving work on 17 August.
He bought a new car, spotted on Friday (August 21), leading to arrest.
Police found a rented house chained shut with a padlock; heard noises and gained entry.
Rodrigues confessed to drugging her with antidepressants.
Emiliane was disorientated and had to be told how many days she'd been there.
Discharged from hospital and recovering well.
Rodrigues faces charges of kidnapping and illegal possession of a firearm; a 9mm pistol was seized.
A letter found at the property suggested Emiliane feared she might be killed, told family not to call police, made arrangements for belongings.
Relationship ended in December 2025.
Emiliane's quote: 'I'm completely burned inside because he used to put acid-soaked cloths inside me.'
Emiliane asked for help and support to stop him hurting more women.
Unrelated story about 13-year-old Thad Phillips and 'bone breaker' killer.
Framing: Emphasizes the woman's age, that she was missing, and the specific detail of being chained by the neck, with 'ex-boyfriend' in quotes. Does not mention the duration of captivity or other details. — Sensationalistic and dramatic, using words like 'horrific conditions' and 'shocking discovery' to evoke alarm.
Facts Included:
Emiliane Tamara Nunes Carvalho, 24, was found chained by neck at ex-boyfriend's property in Águas Lindas de Goiás, Brazil.
Reported missing on August 17 after failing to return from a doctor's appointment.
Found tied up with ropes and handcuffs, had difficulty breathing.
Allegedly kidnapped by ex-boyfriend Ailton Rodrigues de Souza.
Suspect staged his own disappearance to divert attention.
Held captive because he refused to accept breakup.
Video shows police cutting into home and kicking down door, woman shaking tied to mattress with ropes and chains, mask and gag on face.
She was discharged from hospital and posted on social media on Saturday, still recovering, under medication, wounds affected vision.
Alleged she was assaulted, ex used burning cloths to torch her skin.
Police became suspicious after Souza's own family reported him missing.
He was arrested on the day she was found.
Officers seized a 9mm pistol, sedatives, and restraining items.
Framing: Similar to the Daily Express headline, focusing on the woman being chained to bed in ex-boyfriend's home. Does not mention the duration or other details. — Sensationalistic and dramatic, similar to Daily Express, with words like 'awful conditions' and 'shocking discovery'.
Facts Included:
Emiliane Tamara Nunes Carvalho, 24, found by police chained by neck in ex-boyfriend's home.
Reported missing on August 17 after failing to return from a doctor's appointment.
Found tied up with ropes and handcuffs at property in Águas Lindas de Goiás.
Struggled to breathe when found.
Allegedly kidnapped by ex-boyfriend Ailton Rodrigues de Souza.
Suspect staged his own disappearance.
Held captive because she broke up with him.
Video shows police cutting into home and kicking down door, woman shaking tied to mattress with ropes and chains, mask and gag on face.
Taken to hospital and posted on social media on Saturday that she was released but still recovering.
Claimed still under medication, wounds affected vision.
Alleged she was assaulted and ex used burning cloths to torch her skin.
Souza's family reported him missing too.
He was arrested on the day she was found.
Seized 9mm pistol, sedatives, and restraining items.
Framing: Emphasizes her profession ('nurse') and the fact that she was kidnapped and chained. Uses the word 'twisted' to describe the ex, which carries a judgment. — Sensationalistic and dramatic, with words like 'twisted' and 'horror story' and direct quotes from the victim.
Facts Included:
Emiliane Tamara Nunes Carvalho, 24, found gagged and chained to a bed after allegedly being kidnapped and raped.
Bound to the bed for five days in Águas Lindas de Goiás, Brazil.
Found by Military Police on Friday, according to O Globo.
Video shows cops busting down a bedroom door after hearing a woman screaming.
Found with a gas mask over her face, trembling in fear.
Carvalho is a nursing technician; vanished on Monday, Aug. 17 after meeting up with former partner Ailton Rodrigues de Souza to discuss their two children.
He attacked her, brought her to hideout, allegedly raped her, tied her up, and loaded her with drugs until her rescue Friday, Aug. 21.
Police statement: 'Inside one of the rooms, the victim was located gagged and with the lower and upper limbs, in addition to the neck, restricted by ropes, handcuffs and chain. She also presented breathing difficulties and signs of lack of oxygenation.'
Food and other evidence suggested he planned to keep her for several more days.
De Souza arrested on Friday and charged with kidnapping, rape, and false imprisonment, according to Correio Brazilienese.
Carvalho hospitalized and discharged but continues to feel pain and dizziness.
She took her story public to raise awareness about domestic violence.
Ended relationship in December 2025 after being together for five years.
Quotes from Carvalho: 'I don’t know if it was love, if it was addiction … it was emotional dependence, because I married him at the age of 18. Love is blind, we don’t see it.'
Framing: Emphasizes the 'moment' and the condition of being chained by neck and gagged, with 'ex' in quotes. Does not mention the duration or any other specifics. — Sensationalistic and dramatic, with words like 'harrowing moment' and 'chilling footage'.
Facts Included:
Emiliane Tamara Nunes Carvalho, 24, found chained and gagged at ex-boyfriend's house after allegedly being abducted.
Reported missing on August 17 after failing to return from a doctor's appointment.
Found tied up with ropes and handcuffs at property in Águas Lindas de Goiás.
Had difficulty breathing when found.
Allegedly kidnapped by ex-boyfriend Ailton Rodrigues de Souza.
Suspect staged his own disappearance.
Held captive because he refused to accept breakup.
Video shows police cutting a lock, storming building, kicking down door, woman shaking tied to mattress with ropes and chains, mask and gag on face.
Recorded on Friday, woman discharged from hospital since.
On Saturday, she said she was still recovering, under medication, wounds affected vision, alleged assault and burning cloths.
Police became suspicious after Souza's family reported him missing.
He was arrested on the day she was found, and reportedly resisted officers.
Seized 9mm pistol, sedatives, and restraining items.
Souza allegedly confessed to drugging her before taking her to property.
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ClaimEmiliane Tamara Nunes Carvalho, 24, was found by police chained by her neck at a property in Brazil.
ClaimEmiliane Tamara Nunes Carvalho was last seen on CCTV at around 1pm on 17 August after leaving a clinic in Águas Lindas de Goiás and crossing a footbridge.
ClaimA letter found at the property suggested Emiliane Tamara Nunes Carvalho feared she might be killed, told her family not to call police, and made arrangements for her belongings.