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Suspected Serial Killer Posed as Woman During Arrest
17 Sep
Summary
- Suspected serial killer Jorlan Lopes da Silva arrested while disguised as a woman.
- He allegedly claimed to have killed 80 people, starting at age 13.
- Police identified him when his disguise shifted, revealing a tattoo.
Authorities in northeastern Brazil apprehended Jorlan Lopes da Silva, 33, following an extensive 48-hour search in the state of Paraíba. Da Silva was discovered disguised as a woman, complete with a wig and nail polish, and was reportedly carrying a child who was not his own as part of his attempt to evade law enforcement.
The suspect was identified by officers when a part of his disguise shifted, exposing a distinctive tattoo. Police estimate that Da Silva is linked to at least 16 killings that occurred since late May of this year.
During questioning, Da Silva allegedly confessed to a much larger number of victims, claiming to have killed 80 people over two decades, beginning his alleged violent spree at the age of 13. He further implicated himself by stating his father was his first victim. Law enforcement located at least one burial site based on information provided by the suspect, and investigations into other alleged crimes are ongoing.
