Human Barbie Doll's suspicious death investigated as murder following overdose ruling.
The suspicious passing of influencer Bárbara Jankavski, commonly referred to as the "Human Barbie Doll," is now the subject of an official investigation.
News emerged in November regarding the influencer's death at age 31. On social media, she was known by the alias "Boneca Desumana," which translates to "inhuman doll," in addition to her popular nickname, "Human Barbie Doll."
According to a police report obtained by CNN Brasil, Renato Campos Pinto de Vitto, a 51-year-old public defender, provided testimony confirming he was present with Jankavski on the evening of her passing. He also alleged that he had retained her for "sexual services," claiming that they both consumed illicit substances during their interaction.
He reported observing that Jankavski had stopped moving shortly after falling asleep, prompting him to contact the Mobile Emergency Care Service. He attempted to resuscitate her for nine minutes until medical personnel arrived at the scene and confirmed her death.
CNN Brasil reported, citing the São Paulo State Military Police, that when authorities discovered Jankavski's body, she was dressed only in underwear. Furthermore, she allegedly displayed an injury near her left eye and marks on her back.
The police report stated that the injury on her face was allegedly sustained in a prior accident where she fell. The case itself was registered under suspicious circumstances.
Continue reading for further information regarding the ongoing investigation:
A Profile of Barbara Jankavski, the Human Barbie Doll Influencer
The content creator had accumulated over 57,000 followers on Instagram and 343,000 on TikTok, platforms where she documented her extensive cosmetic journey. The Daily Mail reported in November that she had undergone a minimum of 27 plastic surgeries, incurring costs exceeding $56,000 in total.
Her social media profiles have remained static since her passing. In the aftermath of her death, numerous users posted tributes to the influencer.
"Rest in peace diva, you lived a bit of the life that I always wanted, that comforts us a bit," one user commented on Instagram. Another added, "So young, may God receive her with open arms, and give comfort to her family and friends!" A third user wrote, "Rest in peace Barbie. Follow the light."
Since Jankavski shared a TikTok video in September where she embodied her inner Barbie persona, the comments section has become saturated with messages of condolence from users.
"You will always be a star my friend, thank you for being a light on my path. You will always be shining in my memories, thank you for all the magical and happy moments," wrote one user. Another added, "So young, so full of life… Rest in peace Barbara. May God receive her with lots of love and comfort all her family and friends."
The Date of Barbara Jankavski's Passing
The influencer passed away on November 2.
The Official Ruling on Barbara Jankavski's Cause of Death
In December, a forensic analysis conducted by the Technical-Scientific Police, alongside an investigation by the São Paulo Civil Police, determined her death was caused by accidental cocaine use, as reported by the local outlet g1.
Family's Response to Barbara Jankavski’s Official Cause of Death
After the findings were released, both the family and the Public Prosecutor’s Office put forth allegations that Jankavski might have been murdered. As a result, a court has reportedly ordered the investigation to be transferred to the Homicide and Personal Protection Department.
Potential Exhumation of Barbara Jankavski’s Remains
Prosecutors have formally requested the exhumation of Jankavski’s body to ascertain whether her death on November 2 was a homicide resulting from asphyxiation.
As reported by local outlet g1, the São Paulo Court of Justice issued an order to transfer the investigation to the Homicide and Personal Protection Department, a specific unit of Brazil’s Civil Police dedicated to homicide investigations.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office had previously suggested that Jankavski’s death was a murder, directly contradicting initial police findings which concluded she died from accidental cocaine use.
