Netflix viewers urged to watch 'wild' new true crime documentary about horrific murder case

To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders

Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications

Netflix viewers urged to watch 'wild' new true crime documentary about horrific murder case

Netflix viewers urged to watch 'wild' new true crime documentary about horrific murder case

Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román follows the crimes of a well-respected Spanish chef

True crime lovers are being urged to watch a new Netflix docuseries guaranteed to have us all hooked.

The streaming giant is no stranger to releasing a multitude of gripping true-life stories that leave us feeling slightly on edge before bedtime.

Nevertheless, we always seem to seek out more.

In recent months, we've had the likes of What Jennifer Did, The Asunta Case and The Outreau Case: A French Nightmare to stick our teeth into.

The latest offering is no different - and fans are already hooked.

Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román dropped on 10 May. Netflix
Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román dropped on 10 May. Netflix

Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román dropped on 10 May and the story has taken viewers on a truly wild ride.

The documentary explores the life of César, who was formerly known as 'King of Cachopo' in Spain, where he was a well-respected chef.

Ultimately, he lands himself in hot water and is disgraced when he is accused of murdering his girlfriend, 25-year-old Heidi Paz, who had two children.

The Madrid Metropolitan reported that Heidi's family noted that César 'mistreated' her, and that he was 'very jealous'.

The documentary explores the life of César, the 'King of Cachopo'. Netflix
The documentary explores the life of César, the 'King of Cachopo'. Netflix

Heidi's dismembered body was left in a suitcase and discovered in 2018, prompting the investigation.

It was reported that reported that Heidi's murderer had sickeningly cut out her breast implants to prevent her being identified.

The breast implants are thought to have had a serial number, which could have aided the identification process.

Heidi's remains in the suitcase were burned badly and covered in caustic soda, further complicating the identification.

A Guardia Civil officer taking Cesar Roman Viruete out of a police van to testify at trial. (Isabel Infantes/Europa Press via Getty Images)
A Guardia Civil officer taking Cesar Roman Viruete out of a police van to testify at trial. (Isabel Infantes/Europa Press via Getty Images)

It then transpires that after months of dating César, Heidi left him a note that said she was leaving.

A couple of months later, in August, Heidi visited the flat they had shared to talk to César and this was the last time anybody saw her alive.

César was apprehended in Madrid where he was working under a fake name.

He had lost weight, grown a beard and shaved his head.

He was found by police after a three-month search and taken into custody.

César pleaded not guilty.

People on social media are sharing their reactions to the explosive docuseries.

One person wrote: "#CookingupMurder on Netflix is wild."

Another said: "There’s a new crime doco on Netflix 'Cooking up Murder' and it is infuriating. The defendant is cocky and arrogant."

A third added: "Watching #cookingupmurder. Guys, you have to watch."

And a fourth said: "Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román is such a fever dream."

Featured Image Credit: Netflix

Topics: Crime, Documentaries, Netflix, Real Life, True Crime, Tyla Recommends