Overview

• The Netflix film 'La viuda negra,' directed by Carlos Sedes, explores the real-life murder of Antonio Navarro, orchestrated by his wife, María Jesús Montero Cantó, known as Maje.
• Maje was convicted in 2020 of convincing her lover, Salva Rodrigo, to kill her husband in their Valencia garage in 2017; she is serving a 22-year prison sentence.
• Salva Rodrigo, who carried out the murder, was sentenced to 17 years in prison after revealing the crime out of jealousy over Maje's other relationships.
• The film stars Ivana Baquero as Maje and Carmen Machi as the lead investigator, with the cast delving into the psychological and emotional complexities of the case.
• Set to debut on May 30, 2025, the movie revisits the shocking case that spurred debates on criminal psychology, manipulation, and media portrayals of crime.