These 5 Brazilian crime documentaries will SHOCK you!

Bandidos na TV

Bandidos na TV shows the story of presenter and congressman Wallace Souza, who hosted a sensationalist police program in Manaus. Soon his popularity grew, until his downfall when Wallace began to be accused of being the mastermind behind murders to get content and become a hero on television. The series is available on Netflix. [caption id="attachment_97102" align="aligncenter" width="650"] Image: Reproduction/Netflix[/caption]

Doutor Castor

An original Globoplay production, the documentary series shows the story of Castor de Andrade, a powerful numbers game boss who exploited football and carnival to build his image, and with that built an empire of crimes in Rio de Janeiro. The documentary series is available on Globo Play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnX-pJZcW30  

Elize Matsunaga - Once Upon a Crime

The documentary series shows the case of Elize Matsunaga, who murdered and dismembered her husband, Marcos Matsunaga. A crime that shocked the country in 2012.The original Netflix production features testimonies from Elize, friends of the ex-couple, family members, and experts who participated in the investigation. The series is available on Netflix. [caption id="attachment_97103" align="aligncenter" width="653"] Image: Reproduction/Netflix[/caption]

Criminal Investigation

The series premiered in 2012, where each episode tells the story of landmark cases that shocked Brazil, like the Park Maniac, Isabella Nardoni, and others. The series is available on Prime Video, with 9 seasons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5fBEvIy1ug  

João de Deus: Healing and Crime

A documentary series that shows the beginning of João de Deus's career, the success, and finally the downfall with accusations of crimes such as abuse against women. The original Netflix production brings accounts from people who worked with the medium and victims.The series is available on Netflix. [caption id="attachment_97104" align="aligncenter" width="651"] Image: Reproduction/Netflix[/caption]

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