Netflix’s “Angi”: The Shocking Truth of Fake Life and True Crime

In 2008, a shocking crime took place in a Barcelona apartment that would shake Spain to its core. The victim, fashion designer Ana Páez, fell prey to the devious and cunning María Ángeles Molina, also known as Angi. Angi: Fake Life, True Crime is a gripping documentary on Netflix that delves into this chilling tale, set to premiere on May 1.

Ana and Angi had a decade-long friendship that began when they worked together. What Ana didn’t realize was that Angi had dark intentions. On a fateful day in February 2008, Ana was found dead in her apartment, with evidence pointing to Angi as the perpetrator. Angi withdrew money from Ana’s account, staged the crime scene, and ultimately took Ana’s life.

Angi’s deceit didn’t stop there. Before Ana’s death, she had taken out loans and life insurance policies in Ana’s name, all part of a diabolical plan. After Ana’s murder, the truth began to unravel as police discovered evidence of Angi’s elaborate scheme.

The court’s investigation revealed shocking details of Angi’s past, including her suspicious involvement in her husband’s sudden death years earlier. With a web of lies stretching back years, Angi had constructed a false reality filled with multiple identities and elaborate deceptions.

Director Carlos Agulló’s meticulous research for Angi: Fake Life, True Crime uncovers a complex and chilling story of manipulation and fraud. More than just a crime story, this documentary sheds light on how one woman was able to deceive everyone around her and live a life built on lies. The truth behind Angi’s actions is both shocking and true, leaving viewers stunned by the depths of her deceit.