Hélio José Muniz Filho (1977 – 14 January 2001), better known as Helinho, was a Brazilian vigilante murderer.[1] He was accused of killing 65 people.[2]
He was born in Camaragibe, Pernambuco, in the Metropolitan region of Recife.[3]
In 1997, he was sentenced to 201 years in prison in Recife, Pernambuco.[4] On 14 January 2001, 24-year-old Hélio was stabbed in the neck and arm by three inmates at the Anibal Bruno Maximum Security Prison. He was taken to Freitas Octavian Hospital in Recife, where he succumbed to his injuries.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Helinho, the vigilante, is stabbed to death in Anibal Bruno". JC Online. Archived from the original on 20 March 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ a b Guibu, Fábio (16 January 2001). "Presos matam com estilete colega que virou personagem de filme (Prisoners kill with a stiletto colleague who became a character in a movie)". Folha de S.Paulo.
- ^ "The Little Prince Rap Against Sebosas Souls documentary urban violence". Terra.com. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ Fábio Guibu (ed.). "Helinho he expected to be killed in jail". Folha de S.Paulo. Retrieved 13 March 2016.