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Brazilian serial killer lived in the woods and was nicknamed "mosquito"

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What happened

A man who Brazilian authorities say killed 16 people lived in the woods to avoid capture and was nicknamed “mosquito” by locals because of his frail build, the Brazilian police investigator responsible for his arrest said Monday…

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  • A man who Brazilian authorities say killed 16 people lived in the woods to avoid capture and was nicknamed “mosquito” by locals because of his frail build, the Brazilian police investigator responsible for his arrest said Monday…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:23:28 UTC.

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