62-Year-Old Inmate Serving 125 Years Escapes from Papuda Prison on January 3, 2025

Jan 4, 2025, 12:48 PM

Argemiro Antonio da Silva, a 62-year-old inmate serving a 125-year sentence for robbery and homicide, escaped from the Papuda prison in the early hours of January 3, 2025. His escape was discovered at 7:00 AM during a routine inspection by prison guards, who found that he had cut through the bars of his cell. Silva is considered a high-risk prisoner due to the severity of his crimes. The incident has raised concerns regarding prison security in the District Federal region of Brazil.