Viewers of Burning Body on Netflix are wondering if it is a true story and based on a real person. Is it fact or fiction? Here’s all you need to know about the inspiration behind Burning Body.
Is Burning Body based on a true story?
Yes, Burning Body is based on true events known as “el Crimen de la Guardia Urbana,” which means the crime of the Urban Guard. Back in 2017, it sent Spain’s media into a frenzy.
The series follows a love triangle story gone wrong where mystery arises when the remains of a murdered police officer are discovered. Following that, the matter becomes of great public interest as a network of toxic relationships, violence, deceit, and sexual exploits involving the victim and two officers gets revealed.
One of the officers is the deceased’s wife while the other is her lover. As the narrative unfolds, we encounter the heated relationships of the deceased and his potential killers.
Is Burning Body about a real person?
Yes, Burning Body is about a real person named Pedro Rodríguez, a Guardia officer.
His murder happened in 2017. Following that, his wife Rosa, and her lover at the time, Albert López, were taken to court in 2020. Burning Body brings those events to life while playing out as a murder mystery limited series.
It stars José Manuel Poga as Pedro, Úrsula Corberó from Money Heist as his wife Rosa, and Quim Gutiérrez as her lover Albert López.
The official synopsis of Burning Body reads:
“When a police officer is murdered and set on fire, all eyes focus on two other agents: his girlfriend and her lover. Inspired by true events.”
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