Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby in Brazil
September 18, 2026 / 2:57 PM EDT / CBS/AFP
TL;DR
- Police in Brazil arrested a suspected serial killer, Jorlan Lopes da Silva, who is linked to at least 16 deaths since May.
- The suspect was apprehended while disguised as a woman, wearing a dress and wig, and carrying a baby in Paraiba state.
- He claims to have committed 80 homicides, stating his victims were involved in the criminal world and he was acting in self-defense.
- Police confirmed his involvement in 16 killings, with 11 confessed during questioning.
- Authorities seized bulletproof vests, submachine gun parts, and ammunition after a previous encounter with the suspect.
- The suspect denies ties to organized crime and claims to have acted alone.
- Under Brazilian law, he faces a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison.