The arrest was carried out by the Sinop Specialized Robbery and Theft Police Station (Derf), which served a court warrant against the suspect. PJC-MT Varlin Onesio Freitas, wanted by the courts for almost eight years for killing Gean Santos Barbosa, aged 27, during a birthday party in Primavera do Leste, was arrested this Monday (8), in Sinop, 481 km from Cuiabá. According to the Civil Police, the crime occurred in 2018 and was motivated by jealousy. The arrest was carried out by the Sinop Specialized Robbery and Theft Police Station (Derf), which served a court warrant against the suspect. He was located in a residence in the Jardim Paraíso neighborhood after investigation and police intelligence. The crime took place during a gathering between family, friends and neighbors in August 2018. During the party, Varlin was reportedly irritated to see his wife dancing with friends while Gean watched the movement. ✅ Click here to follow the g1 MT channel on WhatsApp Now on g1 After his arrest, he was taken to the Sinop Police Station and was placed under judicial custody. Understand the case Gean Santos Barbosa, aged 27, was stabbed to death in Primavera do Leste Facebook/Reproduction According to the Military Police, they spent the day drinking and celebrating a birthday. At least 10 people were celebrating the birthday when Varlin attacked Gean with a knife in his hand. The victim was hit in the chest and died before being rescued. To the police, the owner of the house, who is the suspect's wife, told that she was dancing with her friends during the party when she noticed her husband irritated with one of the guests who was sitting in a chair looking at them. She also said that she tried to prevent the crime by getting in front of him, but that she was unable to avoid death. Gean Santos Barbosa was stabbed in the chest. People attending the party tried to help him, but he succumbed to his injuries. After the crime, Varlin fled and remained at large for almost eight years. Since then, he was wanted by the courts.