The Netflix series “The Burning Body” is inspired by a real life story. This is the City Police crime that took place in 2017 when a man was found burned in the Foix reservoir, in Barcelona, and those responsible turned out to be other officers: Rosa Peral and Albert López.
Rosa and Albert, lovers and also guard agents, were accused of killing Pedro Rodríguez in the early hours of May 1, 2017, brought to trial in February 2020 and sentenced at the end of March of the same year.
The person in charge of playing Rosa Peral is Úrsula Corberó, remembered for bringing Tokyo to life in the series “La casa de papel”. But What is known about the perpetrator of the Urban Police crime?
WHO IS PERAL ROSA?
Rosa Peral, 42, worked as a waitress in a nightclub before joining the police and, according to Metropoli, her former colleagues indicated that, “men fell surrendered at his feet” and that many only came to the venue to see her because “she was very pretty and danced very well.”
Forensics described her as a selfish person, with little tolerance for frustration, emotional toughness and little empathy.. Furthermore, they stressed that he was incapable of maintaining a serious and stable relationship.
Rosa Peral had a relationship with Pedro Rodriguez, the victim, and with Albert López, the other murderer, at the same time, which triggered the crime. But that was not the first time that the agent cheated on a couple. When she was 23 years old she cheated on Rubén, a police officer whom she married and ended up having two daughters, with Óscar, a police sub-inspector.
In addition, Peral was the victim of revenge porn. Everything indicated that Óscar spread Rosa’s intimate images. When the case came to court, the prosecution requested a sentence of two to three years in prison, but they found no evidence against him, so the sub-inspector was acquitted.
THE SENTENCE OF ROSA PERAL
In March 2020, Rosa Peral was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of Pedro Rodriguez and his lover received a sentence of 20 years. Although at the time, both blamed each other, the jury found them both guilty.
Due to her misconduct, the former Urban Police officer has been changed prisons up to five times. According to the aforementioned media, Rosa has become close friends with Ángela Dobrowolski, Mainat’s ex-wife accused of trying to murder him.
WHAT IS “THE BODY ON FIRE” ABOUT?
According to the official synopsis of “The body on fire“, “May 2017. The body of a man appears burned inside a car in the Foix reservoir, in Barcelona. This is Pedro, a police officer.
The event quickly arouses the interest of public opinion, and even more so as the investigation reveals a network of toxic relationships, deception, violence and sexual scandals involving Pedro and two of his fellow police officers: his partner Rosa and Pedro’s ex-boyfriend. this one, Albert”.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT “THE BODY ON FIRE”
WHEN WAS “THE BODY ON FIRE” RELEASED?
series of Netflix “The body on fire” it premiered on Friday, September 8, 2023.
EPISODES OF “THE BODY ON FIRE”
- The swamp. In addition to a bitter legal fight for custody of her daughter, Rosa Peral receives disturbing news when her boyfriend’s remains appear in a burned-out car.
- Two Roses. As the investigation progresses, Rosa insists on the guilt of Javi, her ex-husband. Images from Rosa’s past reveal turbulent stages of her life.
- The fall. In front of the police, Rosa downplays her bond with Albert, but a violent incident from the past reveals a dark connection between them.
- Christmas. Rosa and Javi’s breakup turns out to be more complex than it seems. Furthermore, Pedro’s role in the reconstruction comes to light: the love triangle is now a square.
- Love. The evidence against Pedro and Rosa connects the ends of an unhealthy relationship. As the pieces come together, investigators appear to have a solid lead.
- The impossible. The law acts, and Rosa monopolizes the attention of the press, but she still has one last card to play. An incident from the past between Pedro and Javi comes to light.
- Facing. The trial begins, and the pressure increases as new evidence and key testimony are analyzed before the Prosecutor’s Office. Javi agrees to speak on television.
- May 1, 2017. The police reconstruct Pedro’s last hours and how they influenced the lives of Rosa and Albert. Everything is ready for the jury to render its verdict.
WILL “THE BODY ON FIRE” HAVE ANOTHER SEASON?
The short answer is no. Netflix announced “The Burning Body” as a miniseriesTherefore, the story of the crime of Rosa Peral and her lover Albert López will not have a new batch of episodes. MORE INFORMATION HERE.
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