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Brazilian Homicide Suspect Arrested in Georgia

The case highlights close ICE–police coordination in tracking foreign fugitives.

Overview

  • ICE Atlanta arrested Job Da Luz De Freitas-Junior in Sandy Springs on Thursday, April 30, after local investigators pinpointed his location.
  • He is wanted in Brazil on pending homicide charges tied to the death of his wife, according to authorities.
  • He was taken into custody without incident and remains in ICE detention while transfer to Brazil is pending.
  • ICE reported tips linking him to the ongoing physical abuse of another woman, and officials have not said if U.S. charges will follow.
  • Sandy Springs’ Criminal Intelligence Unit developed actionable information for ICE, a common model where local analysis helps federal agents locate international fugitives and navigate extradition steps that can take time.