Secrets of Santiago: The Asunta Basterra Story

Santiago de Compostela on September 21, 2013, where the city is shaken by the disappearance of Asunta Basterra Porto, a bright 12-year-old student. Her adoptive parents, Rosario Porto, a successful lawyer, and Alfonso Basterra, a renowned journalist, report her absence to the police, painting a picture of a happy and united family. However, beneath this apparent perfection lie dark secrets and growing tensions. The initial investigation reveals inconsistencies in the parents' accounts, raising suspicions about their version of events. Through exclusive testimonies and previously unseen footage, we will reconstruct Asunta's last hours before her disappearance and the gruesome discovery of her body in the Teo forest. We will analyze the early clues that point to murder and the interrogation of Rosario and Alfonso, whose contradictions and attitudes raise serious doubts about their innocence. In addition, we will reveal details of Asunta's past, her adoption from China, and the complex relationship with her parents. Finally, we will address the presence of lorazepam, an anxiolytic drug, in the girl's life and its possible connection to the tragedy. Prepare to immerse yourself in a case full of mystery, suspense, and pain, where nothing is what it seems. Follow us: Instagram Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices