Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román

Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román

TV-MA2024•6.4/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.4/10(15)

This docuseries analyzes a murder case implicating a Spanish chef, who built a career in the spotlight through a web of secrets and false identities.

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Production

Dadá Films

Language

ES

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 10, 2024

Last Aired

May 10, 2024

Networks

Netflix

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Like a King

E1

Like a King

Air date: 2024-05-10

In August 2018, police find a human torso in a suitcase. The case soon leads to César Román, an eccentric entrepreneur known as the "King of Cachopo."

The King's Speech

E2

The King's Speech

Air date: 2024-05-10

As witnesses agree how Heydi changed upon meeting César, he gives his version of her final night. Details of his escape come out.

The Dethroned King

E3

The Dethroned King

Air date: 2024-05-10

After two and a half years, the trial begins. César acts as his own lawyer, ready to highlight some gaps in the investigation and prove his innocence.

Cast

César Román

César Román

Self (archive footage)

Ana Isabel Peña

Self

Gloria Frances Bulnes

Self

Miguel Méndez

Self

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