Poet Keeps His Girlfriend's Body in the Refrigerator

Poet Keeps His Girlfriend's Body in the Refrigerator

Police officers entered a dark apartment in Mexico City to find an altar, a plate of cooked meat, and a horrifying discovery in the refrigerator. This case would expose a pattern of violence and raise the chilling question: how many victims were there, and how did no one see it sooner?

In this episode, we delve into the life of José Luis Calva Cepeda, known as the Cannibal of Guerrero, a poet whose words adorned the walls of his victims. We explore the disturbing details of his crimes and the psychological profile that attempted to explain his profound hostility towards women.

Case: José Luis Calva Cepeda
Location: Mexico City, Colonia Guerrero
Date: October 8, 2006
Victim: Alejandra Galeano
Status: Confirmed deaths of three women

- Police found four colored candles around an altar and cooked meat on a kitchen table.
- Alejandra Galeano's family reported her missing on October 7, 2006, naming Calva as their primary suspicion.
- Calva was born on June 20, 1969, and fled home at age six due to mistreatment.
- Psychiatric evaluations described Calva as a potential psychopath with egocentrism and misogyny.
- The first confirmed killing tied to Calva occurred in April 2004, two years before Alejandra's disappearance.

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