The Name of Death : the Extraordinary True Story of the Brazilian Hitman with 492 Deaths to His Name

The powerful true-life story of a Brazilian boy who became the world's most prolific killer - now a major motion picture.The powerful true-life story of one of the world's most prolific professional killers Julio Santana grew up in a poor fishing family in Brazil. At the age of 17 he committed his first murder in exchange for food for his family. Santana went on to become a killer for hire on an almost unimaginable scale, murdering more than 490 people.Yet, despite his appalling crimes, he was far from a monster. Santana was a loyal son, a family man and a devout Christian who was tormented by his conscience with every killing shot. Klester Cavalcanti, an acclaimed investigative journalist, became fascinated with the story of a normal man who happened to be one of the world's most prolific murderers. Over the course of seven years, Cavalcanti interviewed Santana by phone, and used his skills as a journalist to trace the path of his life and infamous career. The result is an extraordinary and chilling insight into a killer. The powerful true-life story of a Brazilian boy who became the world's most prolific killer - now a major motion picture. Julio Santana grew up in a poor fishing family in Brazil. At the age of 17 he committed his first murder in exchange for food for his family. Santana went on to become a killer for hire on an almost unimaginable scale, murdering more than 490 people. Yet, despite his appalling crimes, he was far from a monster. Santana was a loyal son, a family man and a devout Christian who was tormented by his conscience with every killing shot. Klester Cavalcanti, an acclaimed investigative journalist, became fascinated with the story of a normal man who became one of the world's most prolific murderers. Over the course of seven years, Cavalcanti interviewed Santana by phone, and used his skills as a journalist to trace the path of his life and infamous career. The result is an extraordinary and chilling insight into a killer The Powerful True-life Story Of One Of The World's Most Prolific Professional Killers Julio Santana Grew Up In A Poor Fishing Family In Brazil. At The Age Of 17 He Committed His First Murder In Exchange For Food For His Family. Santana Went On To Become A Killer For Hire On An Almost Unimaginable Scale, Murdering More Than 490 People. Yet, Despite His Appalling Crimes, He Was Far From A Monster. Santana Was A Loyal Son, A Family Man And A Devout Christian Who Was Tormented By His Conscience With Every Killing Shot. Klester Cavalcanti, An Acclaimed Investigative Journalist, Became Fascinated With The Story Of A Normal Man Who Happened To Be One Of The World's Most Prolific Murderers. Over The Course Of Seven Years, Cavalcanti Interviewed Santana By Phone, And Used His Skills As A Journalist To Trace The Path Of His Life And Infamous Career. The Result Is An Extraordinary And Chilling Insight Into A Killer.