The move came after a judge ordered the social network to delete the profile of the 24-year-old.

BBC: Facebook removes memorial page of Brazilian journalist

Her mother tried to delete the profile on her own for seven months but received only automatic replies.

BBC: Facebook removes memorial page of Brazilian journalist

Mrs Coutinho tried to delete the profile on her own for seven months, without success, receiving only automatic replies.

BBC: Brazil judge orders Facebook memorial page removed