Rio de Janeiro Police Hunt Woman Accused of Poisoning Boyfriend to Death

Júlia Cathermol is wanted by police in Rio de Janeiro in connection to the murder of her boyfriend Luiz Ormond. The businessman was found dead at his apartment on May 20 and police believe he have consumed a dessert that was poisoned

Police in Rio de Janeiro are searching for Júlia Cathermol, who allegedly poisoned her boyfriend, Luiz Ormond, just days after they were seen kissing in an elevator.

Ormond was found dead in his apartment on May 20 after neighbors reported a foul odor. Investigators believe Cathermol poisoned brigadeiros, a traditional Brazilian dessert, which Ormond had consumed. Although the autopsy did not determine the cause of death, chocolate residue was found in his digestive tract.

Júlia Cathermol (right) and her boyfriend Luiz Ormond (left) were seen in an elevator surveillance camera video kissing on May 17 after they had left the pool in his condominium

Ormond's decomposing body was discovered on a living room sofa, with a head injury mark. Two fans were left on, including one facing an open window. Police also found a pack of morphine in the apartment.

Neighbors last saw Ormond with Cathermol on May 17. Surveillance footage from the elevator showed Ormond holding a plate, believed to contain the poisoned brigadeiros, while Cathermol held a bottle. The couple kissed and chatted with another woman before exiting the elevator. Another camera recorded Cathermol returning to the apartment on May 19, where she stayed through the weekend, leaving with suitcases on May 20.

Suyany Breschat was arrested Wednesday for her alleged role in the murder of Luiz Ormond. She told police that Ormond's girlfriend, Júlia Cathermol, sold his car to settle a debt of $115,000 that she had with her

On Wednesday, police arrested Suyane Breschak, a friend of Cathermol, for allegedly helping dispose of Ormond's belongings, including a car sold for $14,000. Breschak claimed the money was used to pay off Cathermol's $115,000 debt. She revealed that Cathermol, who worked as a prostitute, hired her as a "spiritual mentor" to conceal her true profession from former boyfriends and family.

Júlia Cathermol was seen leaving the residence of her boyfriend Luiz Ormond on May 20, hours before authorities found his body in a state of decomposition

Breschak said Cathermol called her after Ormond's death, asking her to wrap his body in sheets and blankets and turn on the fans due to the smell. Cathermol reportedly used bleach to clean the apartment and mentioned vultures appearing at the window.

A man who purchased Ormond's car in Cabo Frio showed police a handwritten note proving the transfer. He was found with Ormond's laptop and cellphone and was arrested for possession of stolen property.

Luiz Ormond was allegedly poisoned to death by his girlfriend, Júlia Cathermol, who is on the run from authorities in Rio de Janeiro