Tiago João da Silva
Brazilian robber
About Tiago João da Silva
Lived 1988 – 2005 (aged 17). Tiago João da Silva was a Brazilian.
Tiago João da Silva (3 December 1988 – 18 December 2005) was a Brazilian burglar who became known as the Menino-aranha (lit. spider-boy) because he scaled buildings to steal. He once scaled a 14-floor building and scaled on more than 40 buildings He was murdered in 2005 by unknown assailants.
Early life Da Silva was born on December 3, 1988, in the Hospital da Tamarineira in Recife, Pernambuco. The 13 minutes documentary can be seen on YouTube.
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Who was Tiago João da Silva?
Brazilian robber
When was Tiago João da Silva born?
Tiago João da Silva was born on 3 December 1988 in Pernambuco, Recife.
When did Tiago João da Silva die?
Tiago João da Silva died on 18 December 2005 in Recife.
What nationality was Tiago João da Silva?
Tiago João da Silva was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tiago João da Silva. https://biography.guide/tiago-joao-da-silva/
MLA: "Tiago João da Silva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tiago-joao-da-silva/.
Chicago: "Tiago João da Silva." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tiago-joao-da-silva/.
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