World · Latin America · 3 hrs ago
Police investigate 10 deaths in São Paulo, rule out serial-killer theory for now
Police have found 10 bodies in São Paulo over 37 days, including cases in the city’s east and other areas.
The victims showed signs of violence, and some were found tied and wrapped in bags or blankets.
Police say there is no evidence of a serial killer and that the cases do not show a typical pattern of one.
Investigators are examining whether some deaths could be linked to the so-called “crime tribunal,” a system of punishment outside the law associated with the PCC, a criminal group.
Some victims had criminal histories, but police have not confirmed a connection between the deaths.
Investigators are working to identify victims, find suspects and establish possible motives, while keeping cases under separate investigations.
Police in São Paulo are investigating 10 deaths after a tenth body was found, with the cases reported over a 37-day period.
Authorities say there is no evidence so far that a serial killer is responsible.
Investigators are examining whether some deaths may be linked to the so-called “crime tribunal” associated with the PCC.
The police have not confirmed a connection between all the cases and are investigating them separately.
- Who
- São Paulo Civil Police are investigating the deaths. The victims’ identities and the suspects’ identities are not all known.
- What
- Ten deaths are under investigation, and police have ruled out a serial-killer theory for now.
- When
- The cases were reported over 37 days, with the tenth body reported by October 13, 2026.
- Where
- São Paulo, Brazil. Reports place cases in different areas of the city, including the east, south, north and west zones.
- Why
- The motives have not been established. Police are investigating possible links to the so-called “crime tribunal,” as well as other hypotheses.
São Paulo police
Serial-killer speculation
Evidence linking the cases
São Paulo police
Police say there is no evidence so far that a serial killer is operating in São Paulo.
Serial-killer speculation
The similar way some bodies were found prompted rumors of a serial killer.
Interpretation of similarities
São Paulo police
Police say bodies being placed in bags or coverings is not, by itself, a criminal signature.
Serial-killer speculation
The reported similarities in how some bodies were found drew attention on social media.
A body was found tied up and placed in a bag in Jabaquara, in the south zone of São Paulo.
A dismembered body was found in Jaçanã, in the north zone.
Police director Ivalda Aleixo said there was no evidence that a serial killer was operating in São Paulo.
A report said at least eight deaths were under investigation by the homicide department.
Reports said a tenth body had been found, bringing the period covered to 37 days.
- Deaths under investigation
- 10
- Period reported
- 37 days
- Cases reported by October 8
- At least 8
- Identified victims by October 8
- 7
- Possible investigative lead
- The so-called “crime tribunal” associated with the PCC
What people are saying
Não existe nenhuma evidência de que um serial killer está agindo em São Paulo
Esse tipo de acondicionamento infelizmente é recorrente para transportar e ocultar cadáveres. Mas, isoladamente, não constitui a assinatura de um criminoso
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