Juana Barraza: podcast appearances and interviews

Juana Dayanara Barraza Samperio, born on December 27, 1957, is a Mexican individual known for her criminal activities as a serial killer. She was convicted of the murders of 16 elderly women and received a sentence of 759 years in prison. Barraza gained notoriety under the nickname 'La Mataviejitas,' which translates to 'The Old Lady Killer.' Her link to the killings has been debated, with some accounts suggesting her involvement in murders dating back to the late 1990s, and others citing specific incidents, including one on November 17, 2003. Authorities and media estimates of her total victims range from 42 to 48 deaths. Following her arrest, the investigation into the 'Mataviejitas' case was officially closed despite more than 30 unresolved cases. In 2005, two additional individuals, Araceli Vázquez and Mario Tablas, were also arrested and were sometimes identified by police and media as 'La Mataviejitas.' Barraza’s case remains notable within the context of Mexican criminal history due to the severity and number of her crimes.