The release of the documentary Caso Eloá – Refém ao Vivo on Netflix has brought the debate about iconic reporting back into the public eye. The crime, which took place in 2008, was broadcast live on television.
One of the most controversial names involved in this case is Sonia Abraon. At that time, while negotiations with the police were still ongoing, the communicator interviewed Lindenberg Alves and Eloa Pimentel live on Rede TV! during “A Tarde é Sua”.
This stance was severely criticized by authorities and experts as it risked direct interference in police activities. The public prosecutor’s office also discussed the possibility of holding the broadcaster responsible as the interview may have endangered the lives of the hostages.
In fact, this kidnapping had a tragic end. Eloa was shot in the head and died at the hospital. Her friend Nayara Rodriguez was shot in the face.
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Several television stations conducted live telephone interviews with the kidnappers. Sonia Abraon brokered the deal, Anna Hickman was at the counter asking for autographs, and commentators said Lindenberg was just a man in love and would still marry Eloa.
+ pic.twitter.com/mpVtgZ4FDu— Life of a journalist (@vida_jornalista) October 13, 2021
About the incident
Eloa Pimentel was kidnapped and murdered by her ex-girlfriend Lindenberg Alves in 2008. She was taken hostage in Santo Andre, São Paulo.
The case mobilized the nation and led to 100 hours of negotiations with police, who tried every method possible to save the boy alive and prevent a tragic outcome.
After four days of tension, Eloa was shot dead by her kidnappers. She was rescued, but did not recover from her injuries and was left brain dead.
The crime is depicted in the documentary Caso Eloá: Refém ao Vivo, which was recently released on Netflix. The film includes unpublished testimony from Eloa’s parents, brother Douglas, and friend Grazieli Oliveira, who speak publicly about the incident for the first time. The piece also features reports from journalists and authorities who followed the crime.
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