More than 2,200 women were murdered in Guatemala between 2001 and 2008, with many cases remaining unsolved due to corruption and societal indifference.
Synopsis
More than 2,200 women were murdered in Guatemala between 2001 and 2008, with many cases remaining unsolved due to corruption and societal indifference.
Synopsis
Claudina Velásquez, a 19-year-old student, was murdered in Guatemala after a night out with friends. Her case is one of over 2,200 women killed between 2001 and 2008, many of which remain unsolved. Directed by Giselle Portenier, Killer's Paradise follows Claudina's father as he confronts homicide detectives, who dismiss his daughter as a prostitute. The film reveals systemic corruption, societal machismo, and the fear that silences witnesses. It also captures protests in Guatemala City, where citizens demand justice for victims of violence against women.
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Why Watch
- Follow Claudina's father's fight for justice.
- See the impact of societal machismo on women's safety.
- Meet the families of murder victims seeking answers.
Did You Know
- Over 2,200 women were murdered in Guatemala between 2001 and 2008.
- Claudina Velásquez was murdered one night after attending a party.
- A law allows convicted rapists to be acquitted if they marry their victims.
- Many murder cases remain unsolved due to fear of retaliation from gang members.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many women were murdered in Guatemala between 2001 and 2008?
More than 2,200 women were murdered in Guatemala during that period.
Who directed the documentary Killer's Paradise?
Killer's Paradise was directed by Toronto-based journalist and filmmaker Giselle Portenier.
What law allows a convicted rapist to be acquitted in Guatemala?
A law exists whereby a convicted rapist can be acquitted if his victim agrees to marry him.
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