This goo was worth a point in September 2023. This was a bonus goo, so Steve West could not earn a point for it.

publication date: Thursday, September 14, 2023 (part of September 2023)

category: Crime

clue: Now that he's back in custody, it's safe to talk about this Brazilian fugitive. Can you name him?

explanation: Cavalcante committed a homicide in Brazil before fleeing to the United States, where he committed another. He escaped from prison on August 31, 2023, leading police on a two-week manhunt across the state. more…

intended difficulty: very easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, and Richard Slominsky


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