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EPISODE · Jun 27, 2025 · 25 MIN

Dismembered Torso Mystery: The Alejandra Lafuente Case

from Criminal · host Vmedia

In November 2014, Mexico City was shaken when a torso and scattered limb fragments—stripped of fingers—were discovered across the city. Witnesses reported seeing Alejandra Lafuente wielding a hammer, and forensic DNA confirmed that all remains belonged to a single victim. We’ll unpack chilling details like the missing fingerprints, the meticulous crime scene, and how blood evidence revealed a calculated, professional dismemberment.In this episode, you’ll learn how investigators used eyewitness interviews, DNA analysis, and digital forensics to unmask the perpetrator. We’ll also explore warning signs in the killer’s background—from mental health history to abuse of professional authority—and key lessons on criminal access to drugs and dismemberment methods.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.

In November 2014, Mexico City was shaken when a torso and scattered limb fragments—stripped of fingers—were discovered across the city. Witnesses reported seeing Alejandra Lafuente wielding a hammer, and forensic DNA confirmed that all remains belonged to a single victim. We’ll unpack chilling details like the missing fingerprints, the meticulous crime scene, and how blood evidence revealed a calculated, professional dismemberment.In this episode, you’ll learn how investigators used eyewitness interviews, DNA analysis, and digital forensics to unmask the perpetrator. We’ll also explore warning signs in the killer’s background—from mental health history to abuse of professional authority—and key lessons on criminal access to drugs and dismemberment methods.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.

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In November 2014, Mexico City was shaken when a torso and scattered limb fragments—stripped of fingers—were discovered across the city. Witnesses reported seeing Alejandra Lafuente wielding a hammer, and forensic DNA confirmed that all remains...

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