Brazilian gang leader Clauvino da Silva, also known as "Shorty," has failed in an audacious attempt to escape from prison.
da Silva, a leader in the Red Command criminal group, was being held in Brazil's Gericinó jail when used a visit from his 19-year-old daughter to spring the escape attempt.
Using a disguise worthy of a Scooby-Doo villain, he dressed as his daughter - complete with silicon mask - and tried to walk out of the jail while she remained inside.
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Rio's State Secretary of Prison Administration released photos and video showing da Silva in the mask and long dark-haired wig, wearing tight jeans and a pink shirt with a cartoon image of donuts.