(ESP-ENG) Reseña: Monstruo en las Sombras // Review: Monster in the Shadows.

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Browsing among documentaries and series that there are along several streaming services that we can find I came across a rather disturbing documentary based on a true story, obviously. It is impressive the amount of stories that exist which have been given a voice and a space to be known and massified and also to be able to help as much as possible because with this case, for example, is a case that still does not have all the clear answers.

Most of these documentaries have the same subject matter regarding unsolved crimes, murders, etc. The one I'm going to talk about today is no exception as it deals with the disappearance of a young teenager, Brittney Wood, which to this day as I said continues to be a case with no conclusion and no answers. The truth is that the story is a bit dark and surprising so without further ado let's see what it's about.

- Resumen // Summary.

Brittney!

This is the story of Brittney, a 19 year old girl who disappeared without a trace one day in May 2012. This was one of the most mediatic, controversial and strange cases that hit the state of Alabama in the United States because in it there are many theories, twists and above all some facts that involve something dark that involve almost the entire family of the young victim.

Basically the day she was last seen Brittney told her mother that she was supposedly going to see some friends but the reality is that's not what happened and I don't think anyone knows that today. The young girl's mother, Chessie along with the detective who handled the case at the time are believers that Brittany was held by her uncle, Donnie Holland, in the house where he lived with his wife.

Chessie Wood!

Why do you believe this? - Well, because at the time that a record was made of Brittney's phone usage, it came to light that it had been used in the aforementioned property being the last trace of the Wood girl. Everything becomes more strange and senseless when the day after all that, Donnie is found shot in an apparent and alleged suicide attempt that they are not very convinced for reasons that you will find in the documentary.

In addition, the gun from which the bullet that wounded Donnie Holland was fired belonged to Brittney and the battery of the teenager's cell phone was mysteriously found in her uncle's car. These particular facts have never been able to be explained convincingly and clearly by the authorities. The thing is that later in this documentary we will see how within this family there are some pretty shady secrets that are what possibly triggered this whole series of tragic events that in the end ended with jail, lies and disappearances.

Family!

- Opinion.

There is not much that can be said about a story in just 3 chapters of a little more than 45 minutes. Personally, this kind of documentaries where this kind of facts that shocked a community are echoed will always be necessary so that something more can be done in this regard than what has been achieved so far.

In this case it is evident that there are more questions than answers since it is still unresolved. In the documentary they try to give the points of view of both the mother, who to this day is still looking for her daughter, as well as the authorities, lawyers and even part of the accused since communication is established with one of them from prison. This is positive because it is necessary to give voice to ALL parties.

It happens as usual, without hard evidence there is little doubt about the real culprits and that line is maintained throughout the three episodes. It is very short but enough to understand a little of the complex situation of the Wood family and the great dramas and secrets that can exist in an apparent happy and united family; one of the strongest points is this, the shock generated by knowing the presence of deplorable and condemnable behaviors within a family nucleus.

This documentary can be found in Peacock's streaming service and as I already mentioned, it consists of 3 parts where this case is explained in detail. As always, I leave the trailer for you to take a look.

Well my people for today is all, I hope you liked it and if you have the opportunity to see this story I encourage you to do it.
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