The investigation into the death of 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas has expanded after Brazilian authorities reportedly arrested three more people connected to the case.

Maria Eduarda died during a rope-jump activity at Ponte do Esqueleto in Limeira, São Paulo, after investigators said she was launched from the bridge without being connected to the safety rope.

At first, the case focused mainly on three instructors who were present during the jump. They were accused of failing to attach or verify the safety system before Maria was released. Now, the investigation has grown wider, with police examining whether other people may have interfered with evidence after the tragedy.

Authorities are reportedly looking into the disappearance of a GoPro-style camera that may have recorded the final moments before the jump. Investigators believe the footage could be important in understanding what happened, who was responsible, and whether safety procedures were ignored.

Police also seized electronic devices, including phones and storage equipment, as part of the investigation. Officials are expected to analyze the material to determine whether any files were deleted or hidden after the incident.

The case has shocked Brazil and drawn international attention because of the apparent failure of a basic safety check. Maria Eduarda had trusted the instructors and the operation around her, believing the activity would be controlled and secure.

Her death has now become more than an extreme-sport tragedy. It is a criminal investigation involving questions of negligence, accountability, and possible evidence concealment.

As the investigation continues, Maria’s family and the public are waiting for answers about how a young woman could be launched from a bridge without the rope meant to protect her.