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Crime scene footage in disturbing kidnapping docuseries.
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900 Days Without Anabel
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What's the Story?
900 DAYS WITHOUT ANABEL explores the 1993 kidnapping of Anabel Segura Foles, a 22-year-old woman abducted while jogging in a wealthy Spanish community. Over the next 900 days, the kidnappers demanded ransom, while an entire country became emotionally invested in the case. The documentary details the prolonged negotiations, the evolving strategies of the police, and the lasting impact of the crime on Spain's approach to handling abductions.
Is It Any Good?
While the story itself is gripping, the pacing is notably slow, with long segments dedicated to minor details. The narrative of 900 Days Without Anabel does eventually pick up when the focus shifts to the high-stakes negotiations and the community's powerful response. True crime fans will appreciate the extensive police recordings and the broader historical context, but casual viewers may find it overly drawn out.
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TV Details
- Premiere date : November 22, 2024
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : February 20, 2025
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