Capítulo 26: The Arrest of João Neto

The news of João Neto's arrest spreads like wildfire. From the moment the police station sirens echo through the quiet streets until the early hours of the morning, the hustle and bustle becomes palpable. All eyes are on the imposing stone building that houses law and order in the city.

João Neto, a man with a robust build and tired eyes, is taken handcuffed through the corridors of the police station. His face is marked by anguish and the uncertainty of what awaits him. Meanwhile, outside, a crowd of reporters and onlookers gathers, eager to capture any glimpse of the would-be killer.

The headlines in local newspapers print João Neto's arrest in bold letters, accompanied by photos taken from his police record. "Killer on the loose!", "Fatal love: a night of passion ends in tragedy", are some of the sensationalist phrases that echo in the minds of the inhabitants of the state of Maranhão.