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Limited Series – Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime

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Elize Matsunaga breaks her silence about murdering and dismembering her husband, Marcos Matsunaga, in 2012.
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Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime — Limited Series

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Taylor Gates Collider 02/01/2024
Once Upon a Crime takes audiences along Matsunaga’s journey from childhood to marriage to vicious murder and, ultimately, prison. Go to Full Review
Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 07/29/2021
2/5
Overall, Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon A Crime is more about the sensational nature of the crime, rather than presenting a comprehensive analysis of the case from beginning to end. Go to Full Review
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Shaul B 05/07/2024 Marcos Matsunaga was a friend of mine, and I knew Elize for their whole relationship. Marcos was a good man on the cusp of life-changing business success, and this was a premeditated cold-blooded murder. Elize is a monstrous psychopath, not some 'Me Too' victim as this documentary pathetically tries to suggest. See more Josie W 02/11/2024 This series not for those who care for the truth or for justice. It's for those who realize that anyone can kill. All versions of the truth are interesting. A rare and well executed query. See more 12/02/2021 The serie listened the murder for the first time - a great and bizarre interview, I really felt mixed feelings about Elize. It was really interesting how the series were able to show how sexist the media and court were in the case. See more 09/02/2021 Boring. The story is known, and nothing is surprising or too interesting See more 08/06/2021 This is a very thorough exploration of the murder of a famous heir in Brazil by his wife. Who did it is not a mystery, but the secrets surrounding their lives is what makes this story compelling. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 8, 2021 Marital Status: Widow On temporary release from prison, Elize details her troubled relationship with Marcos as people close to the case describe the aftermath of the crime. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 8, 2021 A Princess Life Elize recalls how the prosecution used her past against her, as her motive and confession faced intense scrutiny. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 8, 2021 Elize's Unfortunate Idea Elize recounts what she was thinking when she decided to dismember Marcos' body, and her attorney explains his trial strategy to sway public opinion. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 8, 2021 Echoes of a Crime 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. Details
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Season Info

Director
Eliza Capai
Executive Producer
Gustavo Mello
Screenwriter
Diana Golts, Valentina Castello Branco, Nina Kopko
Network
Netflix
Genre
Documentary, Crime, Biography, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Brazilian Portuguese
Release Date
Jul 8, 2021
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