Bruno Fernandes das Dores de Souza, Flamengo soccer star, sentenced for murder of Eliza Samudio
Famed Brazilian soccer goalkeeper Bruno Fernandes das Dores de Souza has been convicted in the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Friday, a court said.
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Posted: 03/08/2013
(CNN) -- A famed Brazilian soccer goalkeeper has been convicted in the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Friday, a court said.
The former Flamengo star Bruno Fernandes das Dores de Souza was sentenced of 22 years and three months for the murder of Eliza Samudio and the abduction of a child.
The player's ex-wife, who was also on trial, was acquitted of kidnapping the child.
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