The true story of the murder of Mauricio Leal and his mother: the case of the Colombian stylist that Netflix told in a film

The murder of Mauricio Leal and his mother is a story that has captured the attention of Colombia and has been brought to the screen through the film Story of a Crime on Netflix. The plot is based on real events and follows a young investigator who has only twenty days to solve the case.

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The film’s release fell exactly two years after the tragic deaths. On Monday, November 22, 2021, Mauricio Leal would sign a contract as an advisor for Miss Universe Colombia; However, he never appeared and hours later he was found dead along with his mother.

Film of the case of the Colombian stylist on Netflix

The crime is still being investigated by authorities. The bodies were found in the main room of Mauricio’s home, which was locked from the inside and accessible only through a window. Although it was initially suspected that this was a possible suicide, the severity of the wounds on Mauricio’s body ruled out this theory.

According to El Comercio, two suspects are currently in prison for the case: Jhonier, Mauricio’s brother, and Carlos Andrés García. Jhonier had traces of the victims’ blood in his home, while Carlos Andrés had expressed his intention to kill his mother and brother due to lack of financial support.

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The film, with a duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes, was released on Netflix last November 22 and stars Alejandro Gómez Valencia, Myriam de Lourdes, Johan Velandia and Juana del Río. The plot has been well received by users of the streaming platform and, according to El País, also offers intimate and little-known details about the life of Mauricio Leal.