Eloá Pimentel hostage crisis refers to the kidnapping, holding hostage and murder of Brazilian 15-year-old girl Eloá Cristina Pimentel in October 2008; this crime, and the shooting of Pimentel's friend Nayara Silva were both committed by Eloá's ex-boyfriend Lindemberg Alves. The tragedy received major media exposure not only because of the shootings, but also because of the mistakes made by the police of São Paulo. Eloá Pimentel was held as a hostage for 100 hours – the longest kidnapping ever registered in the state of São Paulo.Mais longo caso de cárcere privado em SP completa 3 dias; negociações prosseguem – Folha de S. Paulo The trial of Alves started on February 13, 2012, exactly three years and four months after the crime.
