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Body of British girl found in suitcase in Brazil

Evening Standard13 April 2012

The dismembered body of a 17-year-old British girl was found in a suitcase in Brazil, sources said today.

She was named as Cara Maria Burke. The Foreign Office said in a statement: "We can confirm the death of a British national in Goiania in Brazil.

"The body was discovered early on Tuesday.
"Next of kin have been informed and we are providing consular assistance to the family."

A spokesman was unable to confirm reports that the body was found in a suitcase, but said Brazilian police had launched a murder investigation.

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