From Mexican Wrestling Sensation to Serial Killer: The Tale of Juana Barraza
Known by her stage name "La Dama del Silencio" wrestling star Juana Barraza rose from extreme hardship to achieve wrestling stardom, only to later be convicted of more than a dozen murders
Juana Barraza's story didn't start in the shadows of Mexico City; but rather, it began in the humble town of Hidalgo, Mexico, where life was tough and opportunities were scarce.
Growing up, Juana knew hardship like an old friend. Her mother, barely out of her teens herself, struggled to make ends meet and, therefore couldn't give her the love and care she needed.
Instead, Juana was forced to navigate the rough waters of childhood alone, learning to fend for herself amidst the chaos of poverty and neglect. Life in Hidalgo was a cycle of struggle and survival for Juana, a relentless storm that seemed like it would never end.
School was a distant dream for many, and Juana never learned to read or write much beyond her name. As a teenager, she craved a better life, a way out of the dust and despair. Little did she know, the path she would choose would lead her down a dark and twisted road.