Influencer Ulissias Marcelli, 30, and Boyfriend, 28, Found Dead on Rural Roadside

Luke ChinmanMon, July 20, 2026 at 3:25 PM UTC

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Ulissias MarcelliCredit: Ulissias Marcelli/Instagram -

Ulissias Marcelli, a 30-year-old Brazilian content creator and performer, was found dead with her boyfriend, 28, on a rural roadside on July 17

Marcelli’s death was confirmed by Festival Rock Gaya, a music and arts festival held in Bahia, Brazil, where she was scheduled to appear as a host on July 25

The bodies of Marcelli and her boyfriend, Vinícius Souza de Carvalho, both of whom had fatal gunshot wounds, were reported to authorities on July 18 after they were discovered by a rural worker, reported local outlet g1

Ulissias Marcelli, a 30-year-old Brazilian content creator and performer, was found dead with her boyfriend, 28, on a rural roadside on July 17.

Marcelli’s death was confirmed by Festival Rock Gaya, a music and arts festival held in Bahia, Brazil, where she was scheduled to appear as a host on July 25.

“On Thursday, we joyfully shared the news that Ulissias would be joining the Rock Gaya Festival as one of our presenters,” the festival wrote in an Instagram post on July 18. “Today, with deep sadness, we bid farewell to her.”

The bodies of Marcelli and her boyfriend, Vinícius Souza de Carvalho, both of whom had fatal gunshot wounds, were reported to authorities on July 18 after they were discovered by a rural worker on a road in Porto Seguro, a city in Bahia, reported local outlet g1, citing the Civil Police.

Ulissias MarcelliCredit: Ulissias Marcelli/Instagram

Police told g1 that its initial investigation suggests that Marcelli and Carvalho were held captive before they were killed, and authorities are continuing to investigate whether their deaths were connected to alleged drug trafficking or the sale of narcotics in the region.

Marcelli maintained a following of over 20,000 on Instagram, where she was known for showing off her goth aesthetic and extravagant outfits. She also made a name for herself on stage, performing elaborate choreographed routines with fire. g1 reports that she was from Porto Seguro and is survived by a 13-year-old son.

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“We are still struggling to find the right words for a moment like this. It is hard to believe that someone who was about to share such a special moment with us has left us so soon,” wrote the Rock Gaya Festival in its tribute. “Rest in peace, Ulissias.”

In the comments of a pinned post on her Instagram account, fans shared tributes to the late star.

Ulissias MarcelliCredit: Ulissias Marcelli/Instagram

“My condolences to the family members,” penned one.

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“I hope you’re somewhere comfortable 😓” wrote another.

Shared a third: “May you rest in peace 😢”

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