Juana Barraza: The Little Old Lady Killer, Part 2

A shocking arrest, a trial full of contradictions, and the truth behind La Mataviejitas.In Part Two, we pick up with the investigation closing in on Juana Barraza and the moment everything finally unravels. After years of missed leads and a profile that pointed in the wrong direction, police make a stunning arrest that forces them to rethink the entire case. We break down the evidence, Barraza’s confession and contradictions, and the trial that followed as her past, motives, and possible victim count come into focus. As the story comes to a close, we examine how she was caught, what may never be fully known, and the lasting impact of one of Mexico City’s most chilling cases.Edited by Max Holechek