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Police search for vital clue in Cecilia Haddad death

Detectives are looking for a crucial piece of evidence in the alleged murder of Brazilian businesswoman Cecilia Haddad.

Police believe finding her car keys could help piece together her and her killer’s movements on the weekend of her death.

Cecilia Haddad’s body was found in Lane Cove River late last month. Source: 7 News
Cecilia Haddad’s body was found in Lane Cove River late last month. Source: 7 News

She was found floating in Lane Cove River in Sydney late last month and it was revealed on Tuesday weights were discovered in her cargo pants.

Police believe the her killer used the weights to try and prevent her body from ever being discovered.

Cecilia Haddad was found with weights in her cargo pants. Source: 7 News
Cecilia Haddad was found with weights in her cargo pants. Source: 7 News

Detectives have identified her former lover Mario Marcelo Santoro as a person of interest.

He has not been named a suspect and police are currently checking his alibi.

Mr Santoro flew to Brazil the same weekend Ms Haddad was found in the river.

Mario Marcelo Santoro told the Daily Telegraph that he spoke to police when they contacted him on his mobile. Source: 7News
Mario Marcelo Santoro told the Daily Telegraph that he spoke to police when they contacted him on his mobile. Source: 7News

He is cooperating with police and told the Daily Telegraph he was at their disposal.

According to the publication, Ms Haddad asked Mr Santoro to move out a fortnight before her body was uncovered.

It is believed he had spoken with family and friends back in Brazil in March about returning to South America.