How did Barbara Jankavski aka 'Human Barbie' allegedly die? Authorities rule death by accidental use of cocaine, as family alleges murder

Barbara Jankavski dies at 31 (image via @bonecadesumana on Instagram)
Barbara Jankavski dies at 31 (image via @bonecadesumana on Instagram)

In November 2025, Barbara Jankavski, also known as "Human Barbie," was found dead at 31. The Brazilian influencer was found dead inside the home of 51-year-old public defender Renato Campos Pinto de Vitto on November 2.

As per a forensic analysis by Technical-Scientific Police and an investigation by the São Paulo Civil Police, Barbara Jankavski died from accidental cocaine use, as per local outlet g1, reported by People.

The Public Prosecutor's Office of São Paulo and Jankavski's family have moved the case to appear before the Jury court, while alleging that Jankavski died from murder.

As per a police report by CNN Brasil, De Vitto testified to local authorities that he was with Barbara on the night of her death and that he had hired her for "sexual services." He also claimed that they both had used illicit substances together.

De Vitto noted that he found Jankavski not moving after she fell asleep, and that he immediately called the Mobile Emergency Care Service and tried to resuscitate her for nine minutes, before doctors confirmed her death. At the time of her death, Jankavski was found wearing only underwear and had an injury on her left eye, along with marks on her back. However, according to CNN Brasil, a friend noted that Jankavski's facial injury was from a previous slipping and falling incident.


More about the "Human Barbie" Barbara Jankavski

Barbara Jankavski is a Brazilian influencer, best known as "Boneco Desumana," which translates to "inhuman doll" on social media. Barbara had a following of over 55,000 on Instagram and 344,000 on TikTok and gained attention for sharing her cosmetic procedures.

Jankavski, who is also known as the "Human Barbie", had reportedly not updated her social media in over a month at the time of her death. Her last post was a video with fellow influencer Avós Da Razão on October 1.

Jankavski reportedly underwent 27 cosmetic procedures, along with a facelift in July. Birmingham Live reported that she spent a total of $56065 (£42,000) to look like a human Barbie doll. Barbara was also known for her several appearances on TV shows, interviews, and debates about "the existence of the perfect body" as per CNN.

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Edited by IRMA