Event Brief
Brazilian police arrest serial killer disguised as woman
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 19, 2026 at 2:14 AM ET
Summary: Brazilian police arrested Jorlan Lopes da Silva, 33, after he confessed to 80 murders. He was detained in Paraíba state while trying to flee disguised as a woman, including wearing a wig and holding a baby. Police said they will reopen dozens of cases.
WHO: Brazilian police; Jorlan Lopes da Silva
WHAT: Police arrested a self-confessed serial killer disguised as a woman and said they will reopen dozens of cases.
WHEN: Sep 19, 2026 at 1:28 AM ET
WHERE: Paraíba, Brazil
WHY: The arrest followed the suspect’s confession to 80 murders and his attempt to flee disguised as a woman.
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