The Bone Reader The Asunta Case

"The Bone Reader: The Asunta Case" delves into one of Spain's most shocking crimes. On September 22, 2013, the lifeless body of 12-year-old Asunta Basterra was found on a forest track in Teo, Galicia. Her adoptive parents, Alfonso Basterra and Rosario Porto, were convicted of her murder. The documentary, hosted by forensic pathologist Paco Etxeberria and journalist Dani Álvarez, reconstructs the events with scientific rigor and compelling narration. They analyze key evidence such as the victim's DNA-free orange strings and the presence of tranquilizers in her system. They also recreate the circumstances of her death in a virtual hospital, seeking to clarify still-controversial details. This episode stands out among Spanish-language online documentaries for its forensic approach and its ability to maintain narrative tension, offering an in-depth and critical look at the Asunta case.