The Civil Police of Alagoas are intensifying their investigation into the disappearance of 15-day-old Ana Beatriz Silva de Oliveira, who was reportedly kidnapped on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Novo Lino. As the search continues, the case has taken a troubling turn following inconsistencies in the mother’s statements.
Initially, Eduarda Silva de Oliveira, the mother, claimed that her daughter was forcibly taken from her arms by three men and a woman while she was waiting for her other child’s school bus. According to her, the kidnappers fled in a black vehicle. However, after further questioning, she changed her account, leading investigators to doubt her initial claims.
Delegate Igor Diogo, speaking with g1, stated, "By the new version, there wouldn’t have been that car, nor those people she had mentioned; the facts had a completely different dynamic." This shift in narrative has led authorities to explore the possibility that the baby may not only be missing but could also be dead.
On Monday, April 14, the Civil Police began a focused operation to locate Ana Beatriz, with assistance from the Fire Department. Search efforts are concentrated near the family’s home and include inspecting trash cans and cisterns for any signs of the baby. "If she was discarded, she might be entirely wrapped in plastic bags," Diogo remarked.
The investigation has raised more questions than answers. Eduarda's latest version involves an alleged home invasion where she claims two hooded men sexually assaulted her before taking her child. However, the police have found no evidence to support this claim. Delegate João Marcello noted that no neighbors reported hearing anything unusual, and there are no security camera recordings of the incident.
As the investigation unfolds, it has become evident that the situation is complex. Ana Beatriz had been suffering from colic in the days leading up to her disappearance, and her mother had sought help from neighbors for the baby’s condition. Reports indicate that Eduarda was deeply distressed, having not eaten or drunk adequately since the incident.
In a troubling development, Eduarda left her residence in an ambulance after feeling unwell following hours of questioning by police. She had spent two hours with investigators inside her home, during which time the police conducted searches in the vicinity.
The case has drawn significant media attention, with the Public Security Secretariat of Alagoas calling a press conference to update the public on the search efforts. Despite the heightened focus, Ana Beatriz remains missing, and the community is left grappling with the uncertainty surrounding her fate.
Authorities have yet to disclose the full details of Eduarda's latest statements, but the ongoing investigation continues to hinge on her credibility. The police are working diligently, employing helicopters and sniffer dogs to comb through areas around the family’s residence, which is near the BR-101 highway.
As of now, the investigation is ongoing, and the Civil Police, alongside the Fire Department and other local authorities, remain committed to finding Ana Beatriz. The search has expanded to include wooded areas and other potential locations where the baby might be found.
The community is rallying around the family, with many expressing their hopes for a positive outcome. However, as the days pass without any signs of the infant, the grim reality of the situation is beginning to set in.
Eduarda’s father, who had returned from São Paulo after the disappearance, is also cooperating with authorities, emphasizing the family's commitment to uncovering the truth. Family lawyer José Wellington de Oliveira stated that it is still too early to draw any conclusions while expressing faith in the police’s efforts.
With each passing day, the urgency to find Ana Beatriz grows. As the police continue their investigation, they are faced with the difficult task of piecing together the truth from a web of conflicting statements and emotional turmoil.
In a case that has captivated the public's attention, the hope remains that answers will soon emerge, and the fate of Ana Beatriz will be revealed. As search efforts persist, the community stands united in their quest for justice and clarity in this harrowing situation.
