Antonio Jose De Abreu Vidal Filho, 29, was apprehended by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Rye, New Hampshire, after being convicted of 11 murders in Brazil’s 2015 Curio Massacre. Vidal was sentenced to 275 years and eleven months in prison in June 2023 in the state of Ceará, Brazil, according to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) website.

Background of the Curio Massacre

The Curio Massacre took place in November 2015 in the neighborhood of Curio, located in Fortaleza, Brazil, Vidal was convicted alongside three other Brazilian military police officers. They were found guilty of 11 murder charges, as well as charges of attempted murder and physical and mental torture — an Interpol Red Notice was issued for Vidal after his conviction, marking him as an international fugitive.

Arrest and Legal Proceedings

Vidal was arrested without incident by officers with Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston in Rye, New Hampshire; he will remain in ICE custody pending a hearing before a federal immigration judge. The arrest was carried out in coordination with Interpol, the international criminal police organization that supports law enforcement worldwide in sharing and accessing data on crimes and criminals.

Other Individuals with the Name José De Abreu

While Vidal is the subject of the arrest and conviction, other individuals with the name José De Abreu appear in unrelated contexts, For example, the football club Ji-Parana FC in Brazil plays their home matches at Estádio Municipal José de Abreu Bianco. The stadium is named after a different José De Abreu, a local figure in Rondônia, Brazil.

Plus, in the world of baseball, José Altuve, the Venezuelan player for the Houston Astros, recently surpassed Bob Abreu on the all-time hit list for Venezuelans in Major League Baseball (MLB). Altuve hit his 2,473rd career hit on April 1, 2025, moving into fourth place in the rankings.

A separate José E. R. da Silva, a 54-year-old jeweler and resident of Warren, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2026. He was known for his work in the jewelry business and his contributions to the community in Attleboro, Massachusetts. His obituary was published by the Farley Funeral Home.

Meanwhile, in Liechtenstein, the Musik:Arte Festival concluded its second successful edition over the Easter weekend. The festival, known for its focus on classical chamber music, featured performances by 14 international artists and attracted around 500 attendees.