An investigation has been launched after an influencer and her daughter were found dead inside their home.

Lidiane Aline Lorenco, 33, and her 15-year-old daughter Miana Sophya Santos were found dead by authorities after neighbours reported a foul smell coming from inside their home.

On October 10, the local fire department was called to a Rio de Janeiro apartment where the pair had been living.

Firefighters tried to knock on the door of the eleventh-floor flat, but no one answered and they were forced to break it down.

Inside, they found Ms Lidiane in a bedroom, and Miana in the living room. Police believe both of them had been dead for quite a long time, The Sun reported.

In a statement, Rio de Janeiro Civil Police said they are yet to determine the circumstances that led to their

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