A Brazilian social media influencer and Bigo Live streamer is now a fugitive after a court convicted her in the deadly 2023 SUV crash that killed a 31-year-old personal trainer. Rosa Iberê Tavares Dantas received a three-year sentence but reportedly fled to Spain instead of facing justice, prompting Brazilian authorities to alert Interpol.
The accident occurred on August 31, 2023, in the Brazilian city of Manaus in a neighborhood called Vieiralves. At a junction, Dantas was driving a Volkswagen Taos SUV and had made an unsteady turn which led her to hit da Silva who was riding a motorcycle. Due to the impact, da Silva fell off his motorcycle, sustaining severe head injuries that caused him cardiac arrest resulting in his death.
Footage from a dashcam, together with accounts from people nearby, showed the crash several onlookers said Dantas stepped unexpectedly into the bike’s way. Suddenly moving forward was how one described it, right before impact.
A tweet from X.
Come May 4, 2026, Dantas found herself on the losing end of a ruling handed down by Judge Áldrin Henrique de Castro Rodrigues in Manaus’ 10th Criminal Court. What sealed her fate wasn’t malice just carelessness leading to someone’s death, labeled under Brazilian law as homicídio culposo. Three years behind bars followed, though not full lockdown; she’ll enter a semi-open system allowing daytime freedom for jobs or school, yet nights spent locked up. Driving? Off limits for eighteen months. On top of that, money moves were frozen or possibly converted into fines with whispers of R$300,000 now untouchable. Justice came slow, then all at once.
Instead of serving the sentence, Dantas left Brazil during the proceedings. She reportedly traveled first to Paris and then to the Madrid area in Spain. Court records show she violated measures such as passport surrender and failed to fully comply with hearings. In June 2025, a preventive arrest warrant was issued. Her name was added to Brazil’s National Register of Arrest Warrants, and authorities notified Interpol.
After the crash, Dantas posted on Instagram calling the incident “a great tragedy” and saying she wasn’t emotionally capable of much at the moment. She also claimed she “provided all necessary assistance,” though reports citing footage have questioned that account.
The story exploded online after Dexerto published coverage, with viral X posts amplifying details of the light sentence and her flight. Many users blasted the outcome as too lenient for a case that ended a young man’s life. Comments highlighted broader frustrations with traffic deaths in Brazil and questions of influencer privilege. Some wondered aloud whether her online following and lifestyle gave her advantages in navigating the legal system.
However, social media often oversimplifies the case. Dantas was not convicted of intentional murder. The semi-open regime is not full lockdown prison. No public Interpol Red Notice has been widely confirmed in open sources, though Brazil has notified international authorities. Viral posts sometimes blend confirmed details with speculation, which is common when high-profile cases mix influencers, tragedy, and border-hopping drama.
The case continues to fuel debates about road safety, accountability for content creators, and how Brazil’s justice system handles negligent homicide cases. Appeals remain possible, and extradition efforts could take time. Talis Roque da Silva’s family, meanwhile, has seen his organs donated a final act of giving amid the loss.
For now, one influencer’s story has left Brazil and landed on the international stage. Authorities say they are pursuing her.
