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A prison in Recife, a city in the state of Pernambuco, recently held its inaugural Miss Jail pageant to join a growing global list of contests for beauties behind bars. 

“It’s flattering that people think I am pretty,” said the winner of Miss Jail 2011, convicted murderer Rebecca Rhaysa Suelen Guedesin,19. 

Guedshin maintains her innocence even though she is serving a life sentence for her crime.

“I am just focused on getting out of here. I never killed anyone, so I hope to return to normal life one day soon.”

Twelve contestants were judged for beauty, general knowledge and their good behavior record. First prize included about $1,000 in cash to be deposited in the winner’s bank account.

Brazil’s Ministry of Social Development and Human Rights organized the contest within a jail system more known for its ugly brutality.