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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What happened to María Ángeles Molina, the killer in Netflix's 'Angi: Fake Life, True Crime'
Netflix's "Angi: Fake Life, True Crime" is about a woman who stole her identity before killing her. María Ángeles Molina — aka Angi — took out numerous loans in Ana Paez's name. At the time, the media described it as "the near-perfect crime." "Angi: Fake Life, True Crime" tells the story of a woman who murdered her coworker but tried to make it appear as though she died during a sex game gone wrong in order to steal her identity. The Netflix documentary, which was released on Friday, adds to the streamer's vast library of true crime content, which includes "American Nightmare," "Monster," and "Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer." In 2008, María Ángeles Molina — also known as Angi — invited her coworker Ana Páez, a fashion designer, to her apartment in Barcelona, where she drugged her with chloroform before putting a sealed bag over her head. She also planted semen samples from two male sex workers at the scene. In 2012, Spanish outlet El Pais reported that a man testified at Molina's trial that she had visited his brothel where the sex workers were employed. "She said she didn't want sex but had made a bet with friends that she would sleep with a gigolo," Juan Manuel D. told the court. El Pais reported that Molina masqueraded as Páez for two years before killing her. She took out several life insurance policies and lines of credit in Páez's name between April 2006 and November 2007, El Confidencial reported, and was seen on CCTV in a Barcelona bank wearing a wig to impersonate Páez in 2007. Molina's boyfriend at the time also gave the authorities documents he found belonging to Páez, including her passport, hidden in the their bathroom. The case was referred to by the media as "the near-perfect crime," according to Netflix. In March 2012, the Barcelona High Court sentenced Molina to 22 years in prison, which the Supreme Court later reduced to 18 years, El Confidencial reported. She was convicted of homicide and the falsification of documents. She is serving her sentence in the Mas D'Enric prison in the Tarragona province, northeast Spain. She was originally set for release in 2027. However, in March 2025, Molina was arrested a second time while on leave from prison. The authorities alleged Molina planned another homicide from inside the prison and used her temporary release to target someone else, El Confidencial reported. The Spanish news site reported that the police suspected Molina was planning to use a hitman to carry out the killing, but did not say who the intended target was. El Confidencial reported Molina had chosen not to testify before a judge in this new case. Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
What happened to María Ángeles Molina, the killer in Netflix's 'Angi: Fake Life, True Crime'
"Angi: Fake Life, True Crime" tells the story of a woman who murdered her coworker but tried to make it appear as though she died during a sex game gone wrong in order to steal her identity. The Netflix documentary, which was released on Friday, adds to the streamer's vast library of true crime content, which includes " American Nightmare," " Monster," and " Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer." In 2008, María Ángeles Molina — also known as Angi — invited her coworker Ana Páez, a fashion designer, to her apartment in Barcelona, where she drugged her with chloroform before putting a sealed bag over her head. She also planted semen samples from two male sex workers at the scene. In 2012, Spanish outlet El Pais reported that a man testified at Molina's trial that she had visited his brothel where the sex workers were employed. "She said she didn't want sex but had made a bet with friends that she would sleep with a gigolo," Juan Manuel D. told the court. El Pais reported that Molina masqueraded as Páez for two years before killing her. She took out several life insurance policies and lines of credit in Páez's name between April 2006 and November 2007, El Confidencial reported, and was seen on CCTV in a Barcelona bank wearing a wig to impersonate Páez in 2007. Molina's boyfriend at the time also gave the authorities documents he found belonging to Páez, including her passport, hidden in the their bathroom. The case was referred to by the media as "the near-perfect crime," according to Netflix. María Ángeles Molina is serving time in prison In March 2012, the Barcelona High Court sentenced Molina to 22 years in prison, which the Supreme Court later reduced to 18 years, El Confidencial reported. She was convicted of homicide and the falsification of documents. She is serving her sentence in the Mas D'Enric prison in the Tarragona province, northeast Spain. She was originally set for release in 2027. However, in March 2025, Molina was arrested a second time while on leave from prison. The authorities alleged Molina planned another homicide from inside the prison and used her temporary release to target someone else, El Confidencial reported. The Spanish news site reported that the police suspected Molina was planning to use a hitman to carry out the killing, but did not say who the intended target was. El Confidencial reported Molina had chosen not to testify before a judge in this new case.
Daily Mail
04-05-2025
- Daily Mail
The dark true story behind Netflix's Angi: Maria Angeles Molina killed her friend then used semen from a brothel to make it look as though she'd been raped and murdered
The dark true story of a woman who killed her friend before using semen from brothel to make it look as though she'd been raped and murdered is set to be explored in a new Netflix documentary. María Ángeles Molina, known as Angi, from Barcelona, was jailed for 22 years in 2012 for the grisly crime, which was committed to cover up identify theft and a sick plot to steal €1million in an insurance scam. In 2008, she lured her friend Ana Páez, 35-year-old fashion designer, to an apartment which she had fraudulently rented in Ana's name just a few days before. She sedated Ana before placing a plastic bag over her head and sealing it with gaffer tape. To make it look like her victim had been raped, María then injected the semen, which she had obtained from a brothel, where she paid two prostitutes to masturbate in front of her into a jar. She disguised herself wearing a wig in order to take out several bank loans and insurance policies in Ana's name. María denied the charges and said that at the time of the murder she was out shopping. The case, which was dubbed by the media as 'the near-perfect crime', will be covered in the Netflix Spanish documentary series Angi: Fake Life, True Crime. Maria was a well off Spanish business woman, who made millions from her fraudulent crimes. She was previously married to Juan Antonio Alvarez Litben, a businessman who died under strange circumstances back in 1996. The Netflix series sheds light on Maria's marriage to Juan, while also speaking to his family members about his mysterious death. It wasn't until Maria was convicted of the murder of Ana that authorities started to ask questions about Juan's death. On February 19, 2008, Maria invited Ana to dinner at a flat she'd rented for just three days, using Ana's name. That morning, Maria had withdrawn €600 from an account in Ana's name. CCTV from the bank showed her walking in wearing a wig. She sedated her friend before placing a plastic bag over her head and sealing it with gaffer tape. To make it look like her victim had been raped, Molina then injected the semen, which she had obtained from a brothel. The police initially thought that her death was caused by a sexual crime or a sadistic game gone wrong until their investigation brought Maria to their attention. The elaborate cover-up came after Maria had stolen Ana's identity and used it to take out bank loans and insurance policies in her name. The day of the murder Maria drove to Zaragoza in a Porsche with the intent of forming an alibi. She had driven the near four hour trip to collect her father's ashes, who had died the previous year. That evening she drove the four hours back to Barcelona, where she told Ana to meet her at the apartment because she was going to cook her dinner. At the apartment Maria drugged Ana and she passed out, meaning she was able to carry out the rest of her cruel plan without a struggle. When investigating Ana's death police noticed large sums of money had been withdrawn from her bank account and they saw Maria on CCTV pretending to be her friend. Barcelona High Court sentenced Maria to 22 years in prison, meaning she will be released in 2034. The court noted 'she took advantage of her friendship to steal ID documents with the intention of gaining economic benefit'. She was given 18 years for the murder and a further four years for the fraud. The murderer was able to seduce the heads of several banks for years. They also granted her loans and insurance policies that she signed under the identity of her former partner. Police searching her home found an unopened bottle of chloroform and an insurance policy in Ana's name. And Maria's boyfriend at the time also passed police Ana's original passport and ID card which he found stashed behind Maria's bathroom cistern. Maria denied the charges and said she was out shopping at the time of the murder. She told the court: 'Without yoghurts or condensed milk I am nothing.' But the court ruled: 'The amount and the relevance of the evidence, amply accredited, leave no doubt as to the identity of the killer.' Two episodes of Angi: Fake Life, True Crime premiered on Netflix on May 1. Although originally made in Spanish the series has been dubbed into English. Director Carlos Agulló described the investigation into the case as 'laborious and also revealing.' Speaking to Netflix he said: 'In addition to the proceedings, we have reviewed more than 2,000 pages of case files, crime reports, and family files. 'We have also conducted more than 60 conversations and interviews with retired police officers, private detectives and those close to both cases. 'We have faced a multifaceted investigation, as many as Angi's multiple identities. It has been a challenge, a real game of mirrors, and we hope that the viewer can experience the same challenge.' Angi: Fake Life, True Crime is airing on Netflix now.
Time Magazine
01-05-2025
- Time Magazine
The Story Behind Netflix's Angi: Fake Life, True Crime
In 2008, the death of a fashion designer in a Barcelona apartment would reveal one of the most cold and disturbing crimes in recent Spanish history. The perpetrator? A woman who hid behind fake names, invented lives, and had an uncanny ability to manipulate others. This is the story of María Ángeles Molina—known simply as Angi—the main subject of Angi: Fake Life, True Crime, a documentary on Netflix on May 1. Over two episodes, director Carlos Agulló dives deep into a case that shocked the country: the murder of Ana Páez—a woman Molina not only killed, but used to support a fraud scheme involving fake identities, life insurance policies, and a trail of lies as complex as they were cruel. The murder of Ana Páez Ana was a 35-year-old fashion designer who believed she had found in Angi a friend, a mentor, and a trustworthy figure. The two had known each other for about 10 years, after meeting when they worked at the same company, and their bond had only grown stronger over time. Molina presented herself as a successful entrepreneur, cultured and generous, and never hesitated to shower Ana with praise. What Ana didn't know was that Angi had a plan to steal her identity—and eventually, her life. On February 19, 2008, Ana was found dead in a rented apartment in Barcelona. She was naked, with a plastic bag over her head sealed with duct tape. The scene initially suggested a sexual crime, but the evidence pointed to something far more calculated. Just before the murder, CCTV footage showed Angi entering a bank wearing a wig and withdrawing €600 from Ana's account. She then drove a Porsche to Zaragoza, where she picked up her father's ashes—he had died the year before. According to the court, this was part of a carefully constructed alibi. Once she was back in the apartment, Molina drugged Ana with an unidentified substance before suffocating her. Read more: Our Fascination With the Serial Killer Next Door Staging a crime that never happened Angi attempted to cover up the murder by staging a sexual assault. To do so, she paid two men at a male brothel in Barcelona for semen samples, which she planted at the crime scene. But investigators quickly dismantled the false narrative. The evidence consistently pointed to Angi, who, when interrogated, gave several conflicting versions of the events. At one point, she claimed she had been buying a watch at El Corte Inglés at the time of the murder. Later, she said she had stopped to buy yogurt. In one of the case's most bizarre statements—made with unsettling coldness—she told the court: 'Without yogurts or condensed milk, I am nothing.' The phrase stunned both the victim's family and the magistrates. The fraud scheme The murder was part of a broader financial fraud scheme. Before Ana's death, Molina had applied for several loans and life insurance policies in Ana's name using forged documents. Some of the policies had significant payout values. The plan was clear: eliminate Ana, assume her identity, and collect the money. Molina also used the identity of another woman, Susana B. She allegedly acquired Susana's personal data after Susana left a copy of her documents at a copy shop. Molina used the information to open bank accounts and make fraudulent transactions. Police found crucial evidence, including Ana's documents hidden behind the water tank in Molina's bathroom and a sealed bottle of chloroform—further proving premeditation. The trial In 2012, the court concluded that 'the amount and the relevance of the evidence, amply accredited,' left no doubt about the perpetrator. Molina was sentenced to 22 years in prison: 18 for homicide and 4 for document forgery. Angi: Fake Life, True Crime Courtesy of Netflix A suspicious past Ana Páez's murder led authorities to reopen a previous case: the 1996 death of Molina's husband, Juan Antonio Álvarez Litben. The 45-year-old businessman had died suddenly under unexplained circumstances. The renewed investigation raised serious suspicions about Molina's involvement, especially since she inherited his assets. But without material proof, the case remains unresolved. A life of deception Over the years, Molina crafted multiple identities. She claimed to be a psychologist, a lawyer, a cancer patient in treatment, a mother to nonexistent children, and a victim of abuse. She even faked pregnancies and used social media to reinforce her elaborate fabrications. She was a full-time actress in her own web of lies. Agulló said researching the material for Angi was like navigating a 'hall of mirrors.' 'We reviewed over 2,000 pages of legal documents, reports, and family files. We conducted more than 60 interviews with retired police officers, detectives, and people close to both cases,' he said. 'It was a multifaceted investigation—just like Angi's many identities.' More than just recounting a crime, Angi: Fake Life, True Crime reveals how one woman managed to manipulate systems, friends, and family to sustain a life of lies. A story as unbelievable as it is true.
India Today
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
8 new Netflix documentaries to watch in may 2025
8 new Netflix documentaries to watch in may 2025 Apr 30, 2025 Netflix's documentaries line-up for May is excitingly diverse. From sports and true crime to history and mystery, here's a quick look at what's coming this month. Credit: Netflix Maria Angeles Molina or Angi was sentenced for murder and identity theft, but new details about her past and her husband's death come to light in this gripping true crime story. Angi: Fake Life, True Crime – May 1 This historical documentary brings World War II to life with restored archival footage and powerful personal accounts from the Blitz era in Britain. Britain and The Blitz – May 5 A mysterious 911 call and a brutal crime scene unravel the complex and tragic story of Jason Corbett's death, told through the eyes of his family. A Deadly American Marriage – May 9 Featuring rare footage and CIA interviews, this documentary traces the intense global mission to capture Osama bin Laden after 9/11. American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden – May 14 Inmates at a Missouri prison create handmade quilts for foster children, revealing unexpected stories of hope and creativity behind bars. The Quilters – May 16 This documentary examines the rise and fall of NFL star Brett Favre, highlighting the scandals and controversies that surrounded his career. Untold: The Fall of Favre - May 20 Scientists and historians investigate some of the world's most baffling phenomena, exploring mysteries that challenge logic and science. The UnXplained – May 21 This documentary follows fifteen talented female drivers as they compete in the F1 Academy, offering a close look at their journey on and off the track. F1: The Academy – May 28
