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Metro
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix fans lap up new number 1 film based on shocking real-life murder
The new number one film on Netflix is based on a shocking but little-known real-life murder. A Widow's Game was released on the streaming platform on Friday and is already at the top of the movie charts in the UK. The Spanish-language thriller, starring Ivana Baquero, Tristán Ulloa, and Carmen Machi, follows the investigation into the slaying of engineer Antonio Navarro Cerdán (Álex Gadea). As police dig further into the matter, led by veteran homicide detective Eva (Machi) his widow's perfect façade is shattered, exposing a hidden double life. But what has sucked so many early viewers in already, only a day after the film's release, is the fact that A Widow's Game is about a real-life murder that took place in Valencia, Spain, less than a decade ago, involving manipulation and betrayal. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. The movie even includes real-life recordings from throughout the case. Eager fans who have already seen the film have rushed to share their thoughts, with Anastasiia Bantysh's five-star review remarking that the film 'portrays the nature of true human needs, depravity, and excessive self-confidence very well'. 'Loved it – didn't know anything about the story – well done, bravo to everyone involved,' added Judith Lungen in another five-star ruling. El Confidencial's critic Jose Madrid gave the film three and a half stars, declaring it 'accessible and pacey, addictive throughout its two hours and faithful (perhaps too much so) to the real event it portrays'. He also added that fans would 'enjoy a production that won't let you take your eyes off [it] once you press play'. Read on if you want to discover the true story as depicted in A Widow's Game… On August 16, 2017, Antonio, a 36-year-old industrial engineer, was ambushed in his building's garage in the Patraix neighbourhood of Valencia before he could even start his car, according to Time magazine. Stabbed in the chest, he died at the scene, leaving behind his 27-year-old devastated widow María Jesús Moreno Cantó, known as Maje, who worked as a nurse. Despite her outward shows of grief and disbelief over the callous killing of her husband, investigators' suspicions were soon raised by Maje's 'calm and calculated' behaviour in early questioning – something very much at odds with the behaviour of someone thought to be in shock and mourning. Detectives soon discovered that Maje was in fact leading a wild double life, carrying on with multiple extramarital affairs. One of her lovers, Salvador Rodrigo Lapiedra, worked as a janitor at Maje's hospital. Desperately in love with her, Maje had managed to manipulate him into carrying out the murder with promises of her love and allegations of domestic abuse against Antonio. Phone taps revealed incriminating conversations between the two which confirmed the police's suspicions that Antonio's murder had been premeditated, with Maje giving Salvador all the information he would need – as well as keys to the married couple's garage. He lay in wait for Antonio to leave that fateful morning, armed with a kitchen knife which he later discarded in a cesspit at his property after the deed was done. The duo was arrested in January 2018, but the twists don't end there. While Salvador initially tried to protect Maje during questioning – who denied any involvement with her husband's death – he later changed his story after learning she had embarked on another relationship with an inmate while in custody. In his new statement, he admitted to the committing the crime of murder at Maje's behest and with her full support, after presenting herself as the victim of physical and psychological abuse. She had reportedly told him that her husband dying was better for their relationship than a divorce because she could keep both her inheritance and a widow's pension in the first instance. In October 2020, both Salvador and Maje were found guilty of murder: Maje received a 22-year sentence, while Salvador's time was reduced to 17 years due to his co-operation with the investigation. They were both also ordered to pay €250,000 (£210,762.50) in damages to Antonio's family. Maje was nicknamed the Black Widow of Patraix for her crime, which hinged on plotting the murder of her own husband for, among other things, financial gain. The Netflix film's Spanish title is La Viuda Negra, which translates directly as The Black Widow. More Trending And female black widow spiders are, of course, known for killing the male after mating. In a final scandalous note to the real-life case, Maje gave birth to a child in July 2023 after getting pregnant by her inmate lover – a man known as David, who is also a convicted murderer. She now resides in a mother-child unit at Fontcalent prison, where she is permitted to stay until her child is three. A Widow's Game is streaming on Netflix now. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Cancel your weekend plans to binge new Netflix thriller hailed 'pure greatness' MORE: 'Line of Duty was on my mind when creating Netflix's latest thriller' MORE: Nervous flier claims Jet2 marched her off plane 'like criminal'
Wales Online
14 hours ago
- Wales Online
Boy, 4, attacked by dog and sustained injuries 'like something out of a horror film'
Boy, 4, attacked by dog and sustained injuries 'like something out of a horror film' Amanda Holmes' son, Antonio Quinn, was attacked by a Pocket Bully while outside a friend's house Antonio Quinn was left bloodied with injuries on both cheeks, under his chin, and on his right thigh (Image: Amanda Holmes© SWNS ) A heartbroken mother has recounted the moment her four-year-old son sustained injuries 'like something out of a horror film' after being attacked by a dog. Amanda Holmes' son, Antonio Quinn, was at a friend's home on Monday (May 26) when he was unexpectedly viciously attacked by a Pocket Bully. Antonio was standing just outside the front door when the dog attacked him. A family friend intervened and successfully pulled the dog away. Though the frightened boy escaped, he was left bloodied, with injuries on both cheeks, under his chin, and on his right thigh. Antonio was then rushed to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, where he underwent three hours of surgery to stitch his wounds. Amanda, 34, said: "It was the worst thing ever, it was horrible. It was so scary. Antonio was rushed to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, where he underwent a three-hour surgery (Image: Amanda Holmes© SWNS ) "I couldn't believe my son's face was like that, it was like something out of a horror film." Amanda said that Antonio went to his neighbour's house to quickly get a drink, but was unexpectedly attacked by the animal. He then hurried back to his home in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, where he was rushed to the hospital. The mum-of-three continued: "I heard a scream - you know your child's cry. "Antonio was then at the front door, he had blood all over his face and his cheeks were hanging off his face. "I was screaming, asking what's happened and then I rang the ambulance. Luckily, the dog didn't remove any skin - they just ripped it. "They've managed to put it all back together, they've done a really good job with him." Amanda, who owns a Siberian Husky crossed with a Pomeranian dog, added that despite Antonio's injuries, he now seems to be doing well. She said: "I thought that bringing him home from the hospital, when we've got a dog, might be an obstacle for him, but he's been absolutely fine. "The dog knows that he's been injured so she hasn't left his side. Antonio is doing okay, you can tell that he's shocked by it. He's still in a lot of pain, but he's doing well." Antonio was standing just outside the front door when the dog attacked him (Image: Amanda Holmes© SWNS ) A spokesperson for Lancashire Police confirmed the seizure of the Pocket Bully and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which were present at the scene. Article continues below They said: "We're appealing for information and footage after a child suffered a dog bite in Oswaldtwistle. We were called at shortly after 1.30 pm on Monday 26th May following reports that a child had been bitten by a dog on Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle. "The child, a four-year-old boy, was taken to hospital with injuries to his leg and face. Thankfully, those injuries are not life-threatening. "Two dogs have been seized by police – a Staffordshire Bull Terrier type and a Pocket Bully Type and the dog owner has been identified and will be spoken to in due course."
Metro
a day ago
- Metro
Boy, 4, left with 'horror film' injuries after Bully dog attack
A mum whose four-year-old son was viciously attacked by a Pocket Bully said his injuries were something like 'out of a horror film'. Amanda Holmes' son, Antonio, was at his friend's house on Monday when the dog attacked him, before a family friend managed to pull it off. Antonio managed to run away from the dog, but he was left covered in blood and had injuries to both of his cheeks, underneath his chin and his right thigh. Mum Amanda recalled: 'It was the worst thing ever, it was horrible. It was so scary. I couldn't believe my son's face was like that, it was like something out of a horror film.' He was then rushed to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, where he underwent a three-hour operation to stitch his wounds. 'I heard a scream – you know your child's cry. Antonio was then at the front door, he had blood all over his face, and his cheeks were hanging off his face,' Amanda said. 'I was screaming, asking what had happened, and then I rang the ambulance. Luckily, the dog didn't remove any skin – they just ripped it. 'They've managed to put it all back together, they've done a really good job with him,' she added. Amanda, who owns a Siberian Husky crossed with a Pomeranian dog, says that despite Antonio's injuries, he seems to be doing well. She said: 'I thought that bringing him home from the hospital, when we've got a dog, might be an obstacle for him, but he's been absolutely fine. 'The dog knows that he's been injured, so she hasn't left his side. Antonio is doing okay, you can tell that he's shocked by it. He's still in a lot of pain, but he's doing well.' A Lancashire Police spokesperson confirmed that the Pocket Bully and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which were also at the scene, have been seized. They said: 'We're appealing for information and footage after a child suffered a dog bite in Oswaldtwistle. More Trending 'We were called shortly after 1.30 pm on Monday, May 26, following reports that a child had been bitten by a dog on Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle. 'The child, a four-year-old boy, was taken to the hospital with injuries to his leg and face. Thankfully, those injuries are not life-threatening.' Police said the dog's owner has been identified. Pocket Bullies are a smaller version of the famous XL Bully, but the smaller breed is often an American Bully crossed with the British Patterdale Terrier. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Peak District visitors could face £1 entry fee to 'access incredible landscape' MORE: Baby in hospital after vicious dog attack in Manchester MORE: EasyJet passenger hurls homophobic abuse at staff before dramatic punch-up
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
Boy, 4, has cheek ‘ripped off' after being savaged by two dogs who escaped neighbour's house in horror attack
A FOUR-year-old child has been left with injuries "like something out of a horror film" after he was savaged by a dog. Amanda Holmes' son Antonio Quinn was at his friend's house on May 26 when he was suddenly attacked by a Advertisement 5 Antonio Quinn was attacked by a Pocket Bully Credit: SWNS 5 The young lad was rushed to hospital Credit: SWNS 5 The dog mauled the child's face and ripped his cheeks Credit: SWNS He had been standing just outside the front door when he was attacked by the dog and was saved by a family friend who managed to pull the creature off. The terrified youngster managed to Antonio was then rushed to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, where he underwent a three-hour operation to stitch his wounds. Amanda, 34, said: "It was the worst thing ever, it was horrible. It was so scary. Advertisement Read more on News "I couldn't believe my son's face was like that, it was like something out of a horror film." Amanda says that Antonio went to his neighbour's house to quickly grab a drink, when he was suddenly The youngster then ran back to his house in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire before being rushed to hospital and put in theatre for three hours. Amanda, a mum-of-three said: "I heard a scream - you know your child's cry. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Latest "Antonio was then at the front door, he had blood all over his face and his cheeks were hanging off his face. "I was screaming, asking what's happened and then I rang the ambulance. The dangerous dog attack capital nestled in the Welsh valleys "Luckily, the dog didn't remove any skin - they just ripped it. "They've managed to put it all back together, they've done a really good job with him." Advertisement Despite Antonio's injuries, he seems to be doing well, she added. She said: "I thought that bringing him home from the hospital, when we've got a dog, might be an obstacle for him but he's been absolutely fine. "The dog knows that he's been injured so she hasn't left his side. "Antonio is doing okay, you can tell that he's shocked by it. Advertisement "He's still in a lot of pain but he's doing well." A Lancashire Police spokesperson confirmed that the Pocket Bully and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which was also at the scene, have been seized. They said: "We're appealing for information and footage after a child suffered a dog bite in Oswaldtwistle. "We were called at shortly after 1.30pm on Monday 26th May following reports that a child had been bitten by a dog on Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle. Advertisement "The child, a four-year-old boy, was taken to hospital with injuries to his leg and face. "Thankfully, those injuries are not life threatening. "Two dogs have been seized by police - a Staffordshire Bull Terrier type and a Pocket Bully Type and the dog owner has been identified and will be spoken to in due course." 5 Antonio was in theatre being operated on for three hours Credit: SWNS Advertisement 5 His mum spoke of her torment seeing her child scream Credit: SWNS
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Boy, 4, has cheek ‘ripped off' after being savaged by two dogs who escaped neighbour's house in horror attack
'It was the worst thing ever, it was horrible' SCARRED FOR LIFE Boy, 4, has cheek 'ripped off' after being savaged by two dogs who escaped neighbour's house in horror attack Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FOUR-year-old child has been left with injuries "like something out of a horror film" after he was savaged by a dog. Amanda Holmes' son Antonio Quinn was at his friend's house on May 26 when he was suddenly attacked by a Pocket Bully. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Antonio Quinn was attacked by a Pocket Bully Credit: SWNS 5 The young lad was rushed to hospital Credit: SWNS 5 The dog mauled the child's face and ripped his cheeks Credit: SWNS He had been standing just outside the front door when he was attacked by the dog and was saved by a family friend who managed to pull the creature off. The terrified youngster managed to run away from the dog, but he was left covered in blood and had injuries to both of his cheeks, underneath his chin and his right thigh. Antonio was then rushed to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, where he underwent a three-hour operation to stitch his wounds. Amanda, 34, said: "It was the worst thing ever, it was horrible. It was so scary. "I couldn't believe my son's face was like that, it was like something out of a horror film." Amanda says that Antonio went to his neighbour's house to quickly grab a drink, when he was suddenly attacked by the animal. The youngster then ran back to his house in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire before being rushed to hospital and put in theatre for three hours. Amanda, a mum-of-three said: "I heard a scream - you know your child's cry. "Antonio was then at the front door, he had blood all over his face and his cheeks were hanging off his face. "I was screaming, asking what's happened and then I rang the ambulance. The dangerous dog attack capital nestled in the Welsh valleys "Luckily, the dog didn't remove any skin - they just ripped it. "They've managed to put it all back together, they've done a really good job with him." Despite Antonio's injuries, he seems to be doing well, she added. She said: "I thought that bringing him home from the hospital, when we've got a dog, might be an obstacle for him but he's been absolutely fine. "The dog knows that he's been injured so she hasn't left his side. "Antonio is doing okay, you can tell that he's shocked by it. "He's still in a lot of pain but he's doing well." A Lancashire Police spokesperson confirmed that the Pocket Bully and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which was also at the scene, have been seized. They said: "We're appealing for information and footage after a child suffered a dog bite in Oswaldtwistle. "We were called at shortly after 1.30pm on Monday 26th May following reports that a child had been bitten by a dog on Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle. "The child, a four-year-old boy, was taken to hospital with injuries to his leg and face. "Thankfully, those injuries are not life threatening. "Two dogs have been seized by police - a Staffordshire Bull Terrier type and a Pocket Bully Type and the dog owner has been identified and will be spoken to in due course." 5 Antonio was in theatre being operated on for three hours Credit: SWNS
