Bruna Fonseca’s family speak out about their ‘sweet’ girl

She was adored for it

The family of the woman allegedly strangled and beaten to death in Cork in the early hours of New Year's Day have paid tribute to her, remembering her “sweet way of being”.

Bruna Fonseca’s cousin Denis Palhares said her family and friends back in Brazil are distraught after hearing about her death.

Bruna was attacked shortly after returning to her apartment in Cork City, in the early hours of January 1st, following a New Years Eve night out.

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