Murders and Investigation
The killings took place between February 2007 and August 2008 in Paturis Park. The victims, all gay men, were ages 20–40. All but one were shot, 11 of them in the head; one died from blows to the head. The last victim was shot 12 times. According to Brazilian media, the park is in an area frequented by prostitutes. Police dubbed the killer the "Rainbow Maniac", a reference to the gay pride flag.
Officials from the São Paulo State Public Safety Department announced that the killer could be a state police officer. As of 2008, tests are underway to see if the same gun was used in each murder.
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