Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime

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Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime

2021

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

6.4(53 votes)

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Crime

Overview

The crime shocked Brazil: Elize Matsunaga shot and dismembered her rich husband. Featuring her first interview, this docuseries dives deep into the case.

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7 members

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Elize Matsunaga

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Thaís Nunes

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Juliana Santoro

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Luciano Santoro

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Luiz Flávio D'Urso

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Flávio Varella

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Mauro Dias

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