A shocking incident in Brazil has left authorities and the public searching for answers. On July 29, a 20-year-old woman traveling alone from Foz do Iguaçu to São Paulo was found dead on a bus after a sudden medical emergency. Witnesses say she began having breathing difficulties during a stop in Paraná, suffered a seizure, and went into cardiac arrest. Despite 45 minutes of CPR, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The case took a bizarre turn when authorities discovered 26 iPhones glued directly to her torso. Her luggage contained additional cellphones and bottles of alcohol, raising immediate suspicions of smuggling. While such trafficking is not unheard of on this route—often used for moving contraband—the method of attaching phones to the body is considered both unusual and risky. No drugs were found on her, and police are investigating whether she was part of a larger criminal network or coerced into transporting the goods.
The woman’s identity has not been released. Her body has been sent to the Forensic Medical Institute for a full autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Preliminary reports point to a seizure leading to respiratory failure and cardiac arrest, but it remains unclear if the heavy, restrictive cargo contributed to her collapse.
The discovery has sparked widespread speculation online, with some suggesting she may have been unaware of the smuggling or under pressure from traffickers. Authorities are urging the public to avoid premature conclusions until forensic results are finalized. For now, the mystery of the 26 iPhones remains unsolved, highlighting the hidden dangers of illicit trafficking.
