The search for 18-year-old twins Carolina and Luiza has come to a tragic end; they have been found deceased.

Family members remained at the center of these efforts, appealing publicly for assistance and urging anyone with knowledge to contact authorities.

During such searches, hope often coexists with fear. Every tip generates anticipation. Every reported sighting sparks cautious optimism. For loved ones, the waiting can be agonizing — each hour stretching longer than the last.

When confirmation of the twins’ deaths was announced, that fragile hope was replaced with collective mourning.