Feb 16 • 14:12 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Ribeirão Preto police arrest man from AL suspected of commissioned murder

A man from Alagoas was arrested in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, in connection with commission of murders back in 2012.

On Monday, the Military Police in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, arrested a 33-year-old man originally from Alagoas who was wanted for the suspected murders of his father and daughter in Maceió in 2012. During routine patrols in the Jardim Aeroporto neighborhood, police approached the man while he was working on a road resurfacing project. The warrant for his arrest had been issued by the courts of Alagoas, indicating the long-standing pursuit of justice for the heinous crimes he is associated with.

According to reports, the arrested individual has been living in Ribeirão Preto since 2014 but is under investigation for his suspected involvement in approximately 50 homicides across Alagoas. Authorities suggest that he was contracted to carry out these murders, highlighting the grim nature of his alleged criminal activities. His arrest marks a significant step in a case that has lingering impacts on public safety in the region, as it ties into a broader narrative of organized crime and violence within the state.

Additionally, another man believed to be his accomplice has been incarcerated since 2016, indicating a developed network of criminal activity that has persisted over the years. This event not only emphasizes the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in tackling organized crime in Brazil but also reflects the critical pursuit of justice for victims of violent crime. The case continues to evolve as police gather more evidence and link other potential suspects to the investigations.

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