Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime

Synopsis

The crime shocked Brazil: Elize Matsunaga shot and dismembered her rich husband. Featuring her first interview, this docuseries dives deep into the case.

First Air Date: 2021-07-08

Last Air Date: 2021-07-08

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Created By: Eliza Capai

Networks: Netflix

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Top Cast

Elize Matsunaga as Self
Thaís Nunes as Self
Juliana Santoro as Self
Luciano Santoro as Self
Luiz Flávio D'Urso as Self
Flávio Varella as Self
Mauro Dias as Self
Patricia Kaddissi as Self
Osvaldo Luiz Figueira as Self
Roseli de Araújo as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Marital Status: Widow (2021-07-08)

On a temporary release from prison, Elize details her troubled relationship with Marcos as people close to the case describe the aftermath of the crime.
Ep. 2: A Princess Life (2021-07-08)

Did Elize commit premeditated murder? She recalls how the prosecution used her past against her, with her motive and confession facing intense scrutiny.
Ep. 3: Elize's Unfortunate Idea (2021-07-08)

Elize recounts what she was thinking when she decided to dismember Marcos' body, and her attorney explains his trial strategy to sway public opinion.
Ep. 4: Echoes of a Crime (2021-07-08)

As she opens up about her difficult childhood, Elize looks back at the last day of her trial, when the judge handed down a surprising sentence.