Brazilian police capture suspected serial killer disguised as a woman

Published 1w ago · Updated 1w ago

Covered in 3 countries

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A Brazilian serial killer suspect who evaded capture by hiding in the woods and dressing as a woman has been arrested.

A Brazilian serial killer suspect known locally as "mosquito" due to his frail build managed to evade capture by living in the woods. Investigators revealed that the fugitive went to extreme lengths to avoid police detection, including dressing as a woman. Authorities attribute a total of 16 murders to the suspect before his eventual arrest.

The suspect evaded law enforcement by hiding out in forest terrain.
Local residents gave him his nickname because of his thin physical appearance.
Police stated that the suspect disguised himself as a woman to avoid being recognized.

Written from 2 of 3 outlets — 1 has since joined this story.

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16people killed

Timeline

Sep 21Police investigator revealed that the suspect lived in the woods and was nicknamed "mosquito".
Sep 22Reports emerged that the suspect also dressed as a woman to evade capture.

Why it matters

High-profile criminal manhunts in Brazil often highlight the challenges authorities face in tracking fugitives through vast rural and heavily wooded regions.

What outlets agree on

Authorities in Brazil arrested a serial killer suspect nicknamed "mosquito" who was linked to multiple murders and hid in the woods to evade police.

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