Vitória Beatriz was a 10-year-old girl who died on May 24, 2019, in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil. Her mother, Alice Maze , became the primary suspect. The case gained national attention due to the horrifying nature of the abuse Vitória allegedly suffered, including prolonged starvation, physical violence, and signs of sexual abuse. Alice Maze was eventually arrested and is serving a sentence for aggravated murder. The Background: Who Was Alice Maze? Alice Maze (full name: Alice Pereira dos Santos) was a 27-year-old mother living in the Parque Floreal neighborhood of Camaçari. By many accounts, she appeared to be a normal young woman. She had two children: Vitória Beatriz and a younger son. Neighbors later described Alice as quiet, reclusive, but not someone they would have immediately suspected of extreme abuse.
In , Alice Maze was found guilty and sentenced to 31 years in prison for aggravated murder and torture. She remains incarcerated. The Identity of the Sexual Abuser This is one of the darkest and still-unresolved aspects of the story. Forensic evidence confirmed sexual abuse, but Alice Maze denied involvement and did not name anyone else. Investigators considered the possibility of a male partner or relative who visited the home, but no one was ever charged. Some believe Alice herself may have been complicit or allowed others to abuse Vitória in exchange for money or favors, but proof never emerged. Public Reaction and Media Coverage The case was widely covered by Brazilian news programs, especially Cidade Alerta and Fantástico . The name "Alice Maze" became synonymous with maternal evil in Brazil, similar to how the United States views cases like that of Casey Anthony or Theresa Knorr. Social media erupted in outrage, with many calling for harsher punishment and for the death penalty (which Brazil does not have). alice maze vitoria beatriz
Protests were held outside the courthouse during Alice’s trial. She was also attacked by other inmates in prison shortly after her arrest. Alice Maze is serving her 31-year sentence in a women’s penitentiary in Bahia. She has not been granted parole. Her younger son was adopted by a new family under a new identity to protect him from stigma and trauma. Vitória Beatriz was a 10-year-old girl who died
One neighbor said: "We thought she was just a strict mother. We didn't want to interfere." Alice Maze was eventually arrested and is serving