Injury examination, who had custody and possible torture: what remains to be known about the case of a 4-year-old girl who arrived dead at the UPA in RS

RS Civil Police investigate death of 4-year-old girl in Porto Alegre The death of Samylle Valentina Borba Ramiro, aged 4, is the subject of an investigation by the Civil Police in Porto Alegre. The child was taken dead to the UPA Bom Jesus, in the East Zone of the capital, in the early hours of Monday (17), and the health professionals who attended to her identified possible signs of violence on her body. The circumstances of the case are still being investigated. The investigation also seeks to identify what caused the injuries. ? Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp In this report, g1 shows what is known and what remains to be known about the case: Who was Samylle What happened What marks were found What the police are investigating What the aunt said Who the suspects were What custody of the child was What remains to be known Who was Samylle Samylle Valentina Borba Ramiro, a 4-year-old girl who died in RS Reproduction The victim was identified as Samylle Valentina Borba Ramiro, aged four. She had a 9-year-old sister and had been monitored by child protection agencies since 2025. What happened The case happened in the early hours of Monday (17). According to the investigation, the child was taken to UPA Bom Jesus, in the East Zone of Porto Alegre, by an aunt. When he arrived at the scene, the child no longer had vital signs. Upon noticing the death and observing injuries compatible with aggression, the medical team called the Military Brigade. The body was sent for forensic examination. What marks were found According to reports given to the police, Samylle had several purple spots on her body. The injuries were mainly concentrated on the head, legs and buttocks. Health professionals also reported suspected sexual violence to the police due to the type of injuries identified. What the police investigate The main line of investigation considers the possibility of physical aggression. Investigators are trying to determine whether the girl was the victim of mistreatment, beatings or torture. Expert reports must indicate whether the injuries were caused by violence and whether there is a direct relationship between these injuries and death. What the aunt said The woman who took Samylle to the health unit gave a statement and was released. The delegate reports that the aunt claims that, when she arrived home after work, the girl was getting out of the shower and had injuries on her body. She allegedly questioned her companion and the two had an argument. "The girl went to her room to sleep. When her aunt passed by, the girl was in bed, sleeping. She saw that she was foaming at the mouth, as if she was convulsing", says the deputy. According to witnesses, the child's aunt's partner was also at the UPA, but left afterwards. Who are the suspects Until the publication of this report, the Civil Police state that there are no suspects formally named in the case. Those involved are treated as witnesses while the investigation is ongoing. The person who had custody of the child Samylle Valentina had a nine-year-old sister. The two began to be monitored by the Guardianship Council in April 2025, after reports of sexual abuse by the girl's father against her half-sister. At the time, both were taken to their maternal grandparents' home. Months later, in October 2025, custody of Samylle returned to her mother, shared with her father. In July of this year, the aunt informed the Guardianship Council that the girl was without adequate care from her mother. She received a term of responsibility and sought, in court, to obtain permanent custody of her niece. A few days before the death, he had contacted the Public Defender's Office to discuss the matter. What remains to be known Expert reports must clarify points considered essential for the investigation. The exams should also indicate whether the injuries were caused intentionally and help to reconstruct what happened in the hours before the girl arrived at the UPA. The police are seeking to determine the cause of Samylle's death, identify when the injuries were caused and determine whether there was physical, sexual violence or both. Another focus of the investigation is to identify those responsible for the attacks detected by health professionals. VIDEOS: Everything about RS