Murder of Asunta Basterra
The daughter they both betrayed
4.1 (37)
57 mins
Discover the shocking murder of 12-year-old Asunta, whose adoptive parents became the central suspects after her body was found in a forest in Spain. Explore the conflicting stories, disturbing evidence, and investigation that exposed a deeply troubled family dynamic, and how the case captivated Spain and ended with both parents convicted of her murder.
Ep 1:
A Flower in the Pine Needles
A brilliant twelve-year-old adoptee is found dead in the Spanish woods, and the seemingly perfect family behind her leaves investigators with more questions than answers.
Ep 2:
The Perfect Marriage Unravels
Behind closed doors, a marriage built on image cracks apart through infidelity, hospitalization, and a chilling attack on Asunta that no one seems willing to explain.
Ep 3:
Cords, Pills, and a Cell Confession
A stolen scrap of orange cord, a devastating drug timeline, and recorded jailhouse whispers expose lies—and a terrifying question about who was really in control.
Ep 4:
No Motive, No Peace
A trial exposes contaminated evidence and disturbing photos, but even with two convictions, the true motive behind Asunta's murder is never fully revealed.
Discussions (5)
Byron
Level 2 · 6 days agoNot sure the pet child theory holds up, kids being over-scheduled and pressured is sadly pretty common and doesn't point to them being seen as objects
Richie
Level 9 · 6 days agoThe part about Asunta writing poems and sending texts and keeping those photos on her phone hit hard. She was screaming for help in every way she knew how. The adults around her just weren't listening.
Yusuf
Level 8 · 6 days agoShe kept every receipt and nobody cashed them
