A 24-year-old nurse who had been missing for several days has been rescued by Military Police after she was found gagged and chained to a bed inside a residence in Brazil.
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The nurse, identified as Emiliane Tamara Nunes Carvalho, was reportedly found on Friday in Águas Lindas de Goiás after police responded to reports of a woman screaming from inside the property.
When officers entered the residence, they reportedly found Emiliane in a distressed condition. She had allegedly been restrained with ropes, handcuffs and chains, while a gas mask was placed over her face.
A video from the rescue shows officers freeing her from the restraints as she appeared frightened and shaken.
According to reports, Emiliane’s disappearance was reported on August 17 after she went to meet her former partner, Ailton Rodrigues de Souza.
She had reportedly agreed to meet him to discuss matters involving their two children. During the meeting, however, Souza allegedly attacked her and took her to another location.
Police said she was subsequently held against her will, where she was sexually assaulted and restrained.
Authorities also reported that drugs were allegedly involved during the incident.
In a statement, the Military Police said:
“Inside one of the rooms, the victim was located gagged and with the lower and upper limbs, in addition to the neck, restricted by ropes, handcuffs and chain. She also presented breathing difficulties and signs of lack of oxygenation,”
Investigators reportedly found food and other items inside the residence which suggested that Souza may have intended to keep Emiliane there for several more days.
Souza was traced by authorities and arrested on Friday.
He has been charged in connection with the case, including kidnapping, rape and false imprisonment.
Emiliane was taken to hospital following her rescue and has since been discharged. She reportedly continues to experience pain and dizziness following the ordeal.
The incident occurred months after Emiliane ended her relationship with Souza in December 2025. The pair had reportedly been together for five years and have two children together.
Speaking about the relationship, Emiliane said she overlooked several warning signs when she was younger and attributed part of the situation to her emotional dependence on her former partner.
She said:
“I don’t know if it was love, if it was addiction … it was emotional dependence, because I married him at the age of 18. Love is blind, we don’t see it,”
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