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Step into the dark alleys and quiet apartments of Mexico City, where danger hides behind a friendly smile. The Lady Behind the Mask: Juana Barraza’s Deadly Secret reveals the chilling true story of Juana Barraza, a former professional wrestler who became one of Mexico’s most feared female serial killers. Posing as a kind-hearted government worker, she gained the trust of elderly women—then strangled them with cords and stockings, leaving a city in terror.
But her crimes weren’t random. Haunted by a childhood of abuse and betrayal, Barraza’s murders were deeply personal, a twisted form of vengeance against women who reminded her of her past pain. Arrested in 2006, she left behind a trail of fear, confusion, and unanswered questions.
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Keywords
Juana Barraza, La Mataviejitas, female serial killer, Mexico City murders, true crime, serial killer psychology, elderly victims, suspenseful storytelling, dark secrets, criminal investigation
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