The fitness world in Brazil has been left reeling after the shocking death of Valter de Vargas Aita, a well-known bodybuilder and personal trainer.
The 41-year-old was stabbed to death outside his apartment in Chapeco, leaving friends, family, and fans horrified.
Authorities have launched a full investigation, focusing on his girlfriend, who is suspected of carrying out the attack.
Girlfriend Hospitalized After Fatal Altercation
Police report that Aita’s girlfriend, 43, sustained a serious stab wound during the incident and is currently hospitalized in critical condition. Officials have stated that if she survives, she will face arrest on suspicion of murder.
She is already wanted in connection with a prior armed robbery case that could result in a prison sentence of up to 15 years.
Gruesome Crime Scene Revealed
Investigators released disturbing images from the scene, showing pools of blood on the stairs and floors where Aita tried to escape.
He had been stabbed multiple times, with injuries to his abdomen, back, face, and neck.
Blood was reportedly smeared up the walls and across the stairwell, painting a harrowing picture of the attack.
Emergency responders rushed his girlfriend to the hospital, where she required immediate surgery.
Cause of Fight Remains Unclear
Authorities have not disclosed what sparked the deadly confrontation, only describing it as a “heated argument” that quickly turned violent.
Details about the relationship dynamics leading up to the tragedy remain under investigation.
Celebrated Bodybuilder and Trainer
Valter de Vargas Aita was not just a local fitness figure—he was a World Fitness Federation runner-up and a five-time state bodybuilding champion.
In addition to competing, he worked as a personal trainer and had amassed a significant following on social media, where he shared diet and workout advice. His death marks a tragic loss for the Brazilian bodybuilding community and those who knew him personally.