Brazilian police capture suspected serial killer disguised as a woman

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Brazilian police say they will reopen dozens of cases after they arrested a self-confessed serial killer.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:28:56 UTC.

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  1. Brazilian police arrest a suspect in dozens of killings

  2. Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby

  3. Upset over contact with 1st wife, woman gets husband killed by lover in UP

  4. Suicide blast at Pakistan police compound: Death toll mounts to 31

  5. Hugs, kisses before tragedy: Indian-origin woman jumped to save friend, both killed

  6. 31 dead in attack at police headquarters in Pakistan

  7. Brazilian police capture suspected serial killer disguised as a woman

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