Masks, Murder, and Revenge: The Chilling Crimes of Juana Barraza

Step into the shadows of Mexico City, where trust could be deadly and appearances are deceiving. Beneath the Mask: Mexico’s Most Feared Female Serial Killer tells the chilling true story of Juana Barraza, a former professional wrestler who preyed on the city’s most vulnerable—elderly women—by posing as a kind-hearted government worker. With cunning, strength, and a mask of trust, she strangled her victims with cords and stockings, leaving a trail of fear that haunted neighborhoods for years.

But the terror ran deeper than crime—it was personal. Haunted by a childhood of abuse and betrayal, Barraza turned her rage into vengeance, targeting women who symbolized her past pain. Arrested in 2006 after a string of shocking murders, her story challenges everything we think we know about serial killers.

Join us as we uncover the secrets behind the mask: the lies, the betrayals, and the dark psychological twists that made Juana Barraza one of the most feared female killers in history. This episode is suspenseful, cinematic, and emotionally charged—perfect for true crime fans who crave mystery, drama, and edge-of-your-seat storytelling.