Brazilian police arrest a suspect in dozens of killings

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What happened

Brazilian police have announced they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:02:37 UTC.

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