Event Brief
Brazil police capture suspected serial killer in disguise
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 18, 2026 at 7:08 PM ET
Summary: Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases tied to a self-confessed serial killer arrested while attempting to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby. Police said the arrest followed the suspect’s attempt to flee in the disguise.
WHO: Brazilian police
WHAT: Police arrested a suspected serial killer attempting to escape disguised as a woman and carrying a baby, and said they will reopen dozens of linked cases.
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026 at 2:57 PM ET
WHERE: Brazil
WHY: The arrest occurred during the suspect’s attempt to escape while disguised, and police said the linked cases will be reopened based on the suspect’s confession.
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