Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime

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

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Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 2021

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1. Marital Status: Widow

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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.

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2. A Princess Life

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Did Elize commit premeditated murder? She recalls how the prosecution used her past against her, with her motive and confession facing intense scrutiny.

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3. Elize's Unfortunate Idea

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Elize recounts what she was thinking when she decided to dismember Marcos' body, and her attorney explains his trial strategy to sway public opinion.

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4. Echoes of a Crime

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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.

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