Brazilian Serial Killer Suspect Jorlan Lopes da Silva Evaded Police by Hiding in Woods, Investigator Says
On Monday, police investigator Douglas Garcia revealed that Jorlan Lopes da Silva, a 33-year-old man accused of murdering 16 individuals, managed to evade capture by concealing himself in the woods. The two-day manhunt concluded on September 13. Garcia explained that da Silva created makeshift camps in dense vegetation to hide. The murders attributed to him took place over the past three months in the secluded area of Mulungu in Paraiba, Brazil. Locals referred to him as "Mosquito" due to his slender physique, which helped him avoid detection for years. Garcia noted that Jorlan primarily lived in the forest, complicating efforts to connect him to seemingly unrelated crimes. He was apprehended while disguised in a dress and wig, carrying an unrelated baby.
Key facts
- Jorlan Lopes da Silva, 33, is accused of killing 16 people in Brazil
- Investigator Douglas Garcia led the two-day pursuit that ended on September 13
- The suspect hid in thick bush in makeshift camps in the woods
- The killings occurred within the last three months in Mulungu, Paraiba state
- Da Silva was nicknamed "Mosquito" by locals due to his frail build
- He was caught wearing a dress and a wig while carrying an unrelated baby
- Garcia said the hiding pattern let da Silva evade capture for years
- The crimes initially did not appear to be connected
Entities
Artists
- Douglas Garcia
- Jorlan Lopes da Silva
Institutions
- Associated Press
Locations
- Brazil
- Mulungu
- Paraiba