The hairdresser organizes the braids of Verônica “/> The hairdresser organizes the braids of Verônica Photo: Brenno Carvalho The police say that they were in love, but Veronica says that they had only one "color friendship".
– He tried to sleep with me and I would not accept it, we had a colorful friendship with no bad, I know it's hard to believe because we were in a motel, but we We went because he was very addicted to junkie and he ended up getting in, "he said.
Veronica has been imprisoned for seven and a half years Photo: Brenno Carvalho / Agenova O Globo
controlled remedies for panic syndrome, has eight serious offenses committed in prison in his disciplinary file. She is accused of insulting officials, urging her comrades to set mattresses on fire and beat other detainees and inspectors. For each of the faults, the young woman had to spend 30 days in isolation, without contact with the other prey. Today, he shows a totally different behavior. Veronica has good relations with her colleagues, relatives, prison officers and even the press. During the hearings, she even grimaced to the journalists and even turned the major in front of the journalists.
– This departure behavior was a strategy of my lawyer. When I was arrested, he wanted me to pretend that I was crazy, but it did not work and it hurt me. This lawyer is dead, "he says.The tattoo of Veronica:" Living without regret "Photo: Brenno Carvalho / Agência O Globo
One of the reasons why Veronica seeks to stay the line is the fact that he is about to leave the chain.In January 2019, according to information provided by the Court of Criminal Executions (VEP), the necessary sanction period would be reached to go from the closed regime to the regime. semi-open, her release had already been delayed for two years, from 2017 to 2019, precisely because of her bad behavior.When she finished her sentence, she said that she will leave the country and live in the States. United States .It rather intends to go to medical school to practice the profession of his maternal grandmother.Veronica has completed high school in prison.
– J & # I have always dreamed of living in the United States and I could not realize it given all that It had happened … I have lost a lot of time here.
Preparations for the competition
Veronica is one of the last prey to have packed his bags for the contest. Vaidosa, not loving the first made makeup, preferred that of another colleague and asked for a new production. The prey carefully followed everything that was done by a hairdresser in her locks, usually painted in blond by herself. In your hands, you have displayed huge false nails. Veronica has innumerable body tattoos, mostly made in prison. One of them, in the left forearm, says in English: "Screw without regrets".
It was the first time that Veronica participated in the Talavera Bruce Girls Contest. Due to bad behavior, it could not be selected. Last year he even signed up, but failed the first step.
– My heart is pounding and is very happy. I really did not expect it. I rebelled here (in prison) and now I'm here because I behaved. I have prepared for this day. I trained a lot ", said Veronica after learning the result.
The candidates parade in the contest Photo: PILAR OLIVARES / REUTERS
The candidates parade with two outfits: a negligee and a gala Veronica first wore a colorful skirt, a white blouse, a hat and slippers Veronica said her biggest regret was "not following her mother's advice".
In the form that she filled out to participate in the contest, Veronica said that her biggest regret was "for not following her mother's advice. Elizabeth Verone of Paiva, the mother of the young woman, was in prison this morning to cheer for her daughter.The families of the candidates were able to follow the parades, as well as a group of prisoners.
– Since her childhood, everyone always wanted her to be a model.There were a lot of proposals.I said that I would only leave when she would be tall and look where she had paraded for the first time.But this is very important here for his self-esteem, "said Elizabeth.
Mariana Santos, the second in the contest Photo: Brenno Carvalho / Agência O Globo
Veronica received the crown and the band of Mayanna Rosa Alves, accused of joining a group of cargo thefts composed only of women. The girl, sentenced to 35 years in prison, was champion last year.
– I do not know if I'll be here next year to pbad the track to the next champion, "said Veronica, referring to the possibility of progressing to the semi-open regime in early 2019.
The winner of the contest last year goes to Veronica Photo: Brenno Carvalho / O Globo Agency
The Talavera Bruce Contest for Girls, which is in its 13th edition, aims to re-socialize and save the self-esteem of prey.They were evaluated in beauty, elegance and friendliness.Before going on stage, all were disguised and The prize for the winner was a fan, the second, Mariana Santos, received a hair dryer and the third, Michele Neri, a plank to smooth hair.Veronica celebrated the award.
– Most these women come here with self-esteem destroyed It's the moment when they have a beauty day to feel special. Increases self-esteem, demonstrates that they are not invisible and helps a lot in resocialization – says Ana Cristina Faulhaber, coordinator of women's prisons and LGBT citizenship.
Michele Neri was third place Photo: Brenno Carvalho / Agencia O Globo