You can scarcely surf the great streaming ocean without happening on a serial killer documentary or series, a fact that probably says more about us than the entertainment industry. All options, however, are not created equal. For every few quick-and-dirty procedurals, you’ll find something with real style and personality — something like The Lady of Silence: The Mataviejitas Murders, a zesty doc that walks right up to the edge of dark comedy, peers over the cliff, and takes a cheeky plunge into something weird and wonderful. Director Maria José Cuevas...
- 7/27/2023
- by Chris Vognar
- Rollingstone.com
Netflix's The Lady of Silence: The Mataviejitas Murders, a Spanish-language documentary about Mexico's first serial killer, ends with a conviction: In 2008, Juana Barraza was sentenced to 759 years in prison for the murders of 16 elderly women in Mexico City. From the late 1990s to 2003, Barraza, disguised as a nurse involved in a social welfare program, gained entry to the homes of her victims and strangled them with common household items. Witnesses saw Barraza entering or leaving some of the crime scenes, resulting in composite sketches of the person dubbed La Mataviejitas, or "The Little Old Lady Killer," but even as the violence intensified — she's believed to be responsible for over 40 murders — Barraza managed to evade capture until 2006, when she was arrested fleeing a victim's home.
- 7/27/2023
- by Claire Spellberg Lustig
- Primetimer
In the bustling city of Boston, United States, back in 1962, a series of mysterious murders unfolded, leaving nearly thirteen women strangled to death by an unidentified killer. This grim situation presented an extreme challenge for the police as they sought to uncover the truth behind the heinous crimes. Decades later, around the year 2000, in Mexico, a strikingly similar pattern emerged, reminiscent of the infamous Boston Strangler. This time, however, a new serial killer surfaced, specifically targeting elderly women, whom they would strangle to death before robbing. Termed “Matalviejitas” or “The Little Old Lady Killer,” this serial killer spread fear and terror among the local community. This gripping murder case has been brought to light in the Netflix documentary titled The Lady of Silence, which sheds light on the serial killer’s identity and their modus operandi.
How did the police find the Matalviejitas?
In various locations across Mexico City, a series of murders unfolded,...
How did the police find the Matalviejitas?
In various locations across Mexico City, a series of murders unfolded,...
- 7/27/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
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