Solved Murders - True Crime Stories - The Tragic Story of Marisol Alba Obsession, Control, and a Horrific Crime in Peru PART1 #51

Episode Date: November 12, 2025

#horrorstories #reddithorrorstories #ScaryStories #creepypasta #horrortales #marisolalba #obsessioncrime #peruhorror #controlandmanipulation #tragicstory  In Peru, Marisol Alba’s life is shattered by a man consumed with obsession and control. What begins as subtle manipulation escalates into a horrific crime that devastates her life, leaving her dreams and future in ruins. This is a chilling story of obsession, manipulation, and the dark extremes of human behavior.  horrorstories, reddithorrorstories, scarystories, horrorstory, creepypasta, horrortales, peru, marisolalba, obsession, control, horrificcrime, tragedy, manipulation, darkpsychology, shockingevents, truecrime, victimstory, heartbreak, suspense, criminalcase

The tragic story of Marisol Alba, dreams, control, and a crime that shocked Peru. She was Marisol Estella Alba, a young woman full of hope, light, and determination, but also the victim of someone else's dark obsession. Her story is not just about her, it's also about how love can sometimes turn into control, how dreams can get crushed by someone else's madness, and how one crime can mark an entire country. This is not just another tragic story from Peru, it's one that people still talk about years later, because it felt like a turning point in the way the nation saw violence against women. So, let's rewind all the way to the beginning, because to understand what happened to Marisol, you need to know where she came from, who she was, and why she meant so much to the people around her. A small town girl with big dreams Marisal Estella Alba was born on December 8, 1992, in Kahamarka, Peru.

If you're not familiar with Kahamarka, picture a mountainous region, full of history, culture, and beautiful landscapes. It's not the capital, it's not the biggest city, but it's the kind of place where families are closed-knit, where people know their neighbors, and where traditions run deep. She was the oldest daughter of Domingo Estella and Zida Alba, and on top of that, she was the first of five siblings. Being the oldest in a big family usually comes with responsibility, but for Marisol it wasn't a burden, it was a role she embraced. Everyone around her described her as cheerful, hardworking, and, above all, deeply devoted to her family. She wasn't the kind of teenager who only thought about herself, her dream was to study, succeed, and then help her parents and siblings.

Family meant everything to her. And that was the root of her motivation, to give back to the people who gave her so much love growing up. But, like so many young people in smaller towns, she knew that if she really wanted opportunities, she had to look beyond Kahamarka. And that's where Lima, the capital of Peru, entered the picture. Leaving home at 15. Imagine being just 15 years old, finishing primary school, and already deciding to leave everything behind, your house, your parents, your siblings, your town, and moved to one of the busiest, most overwhelming cities in Latin America.

That was the decision Marisol made. It wasn't easy. She was young, maybe even too young, but she had that determination inside her. She knew Lima was the place with more universities, more jobs, more chances to grow. So, while her heart stayed with her family, her future was pulling her toward the capital. She arrived in Lima, finished her high school education, and later enrolled in nursing school. Nursing wasn't just a career choice, it was perfectly aligned with her personality. She was caring, patient, and loved the idea of helping people.

Of course, studying in Lima wasn't cheap, and her family back in Kahamarka didn't have unlimited resources. So Marisol did what so many students do, she studied during the day and worked in her free time. She got a job in a small bakery pastry shop, which later turned out to be more significant than she could have ever imagined. Her family was always on her mind. Even though she lived far away, she never lost contact. If she couldn't visit Kahamarka, her family would visit her.

They were always present in her life, even from a distance. That bond was unbreakable. Living independently. Marisol didn't have her own apartment in Lima. Instead, she rented a room in what was basically a hostel or guest house. It wasn't fancy, but it was enough. It gave her independence, a safe place to stay, and the feeling that she was building her own path. Later on, her sister Rosami stayed with her for a while, and

some people say they even lived together. In any case, she wasn't completely alone, and that made her feel a little more comfortable in such a big, sometimes overwhelming city. At this point in her life, everything seemed to be falling into place. She was studying, working, managing her own expenses, and slowly building the life she had dreamed of when she first left Kahamarka. But then came the turning point, the moment she met the man who would change everything. Enter Luis Gennaro Estevez Rodriguez. At 19 years old, Marisol was working at that pastry shop when she met a man named Luis Gennaro Estevez Rodriguez. Now, Luis wasn't just any customer, he was the son of the bakery owners. His parents ran the business out of their home, preparing cakes and desserts that

were often sold to Peruvian Army personnel. Luis himself was a sub-officer in the Peruvian Army. On paper, that sounds respectable, disciplined, hardworking, serving his country. He lived with his parents and helped with the family's pastry business. At first glance, he didn't seem like a bad guy. Marisol even earned the affection of his mother, who thought she was a sweet, decent young woman. For a while, everything looked normal. And as these things usually go, one thing led to another. Marisol and Luis started spending time together, they clicked, and eventually, in early 2012, they made it official, they were a couple. At the time, Marisol was 19, and Luis was 29. 10 years older. Not a huge age gap on paper, but enough to create a dynamic where Luis

clearly saw himself as the more experienced, dominant one. And sadly, that's exactly how things unfolded. When Love turns into control. At the very beginning, their relationship seemed promising. They had fun together, they had plans, and Marisol probably thought she had found someone who would support her dreams. But little by little, the cracks began to show. Luis wasn't just protective, he was obsessively jealous. He didn't like Marisol spending time with anyone else, not even her own family. He wanted to be the center of her universe, and the way he achieved that was through manipulation and control. Let me give you an example. Once, Marisol wanted to visit her family in Kahamarka.

totally normal thing to do, right? Well, Luis didn't like that idea. So what did he do? He literally faked his own kidnapping. I'm not kidding, he made up a story about being kidnapped and having his car stolen, just so she wouldn't leave. Of course, it was all a lie, but it worked, because Marisol stayed. Another time, he stole her clothes to stop her from traveling. That's how far he went, ridiculous, but also terrifying. And it wasn't just about lies and tricks. He also became physically violent. He hit her. He threatened her. Her family later confirmed that Marisol told them about him threatening to kill her during arguments. These aren't just red flags, this is full-blown abuse.

But Marisol, being kind and maybe too forgiving, didn't leave him immediately. She didn't, or couldn't, see just how dangerous he really was. Luis wanted control every single minute of the day. He drove her to school, picked her up, and hung around outside during her classes, sometimes caught on security cameras pacing around like a watchdog. And when he wasn't physically there, he was calling and texting non-stop, demanding updates, making sure she wasn't talking to anyone else. Slowly, Marisol began to lose herself.

She wasn't the cheerful, lively girl her friends and family knew. She was stuck in a toxic, suffocating relationship with no space to breathe. And sadly, that was just the beginning of the nightmare. The tragic story of Marisol Alba. The breaking point. By this stage, Marisol was emotionally drained. The girl who once laughed easily, who used a dream of graduating and building a future for her family, was stuck in a cycle of manipulation, control, and fear. She knew things weren't right.

She knew Luis wasn't the supportive partner she deserved. But as happens in so many abusive relationships, walking away wasn't that simple. He didn't just make her feel guilty, he made her feel unsafe. Every time she tried to pull away, he found a way to drag her back, whether by threats, fake emergencies, or sheer emotional pressure. Friends and family could see it. They noticed she was different. They heard about the fights, the threats, the strange things Luis would do. And deep down, everyone worried. But nobody could have predicted just how far Luis was willing to go to maintain control. The day everything changed. On August 24th, 2013, everything came to a head.

That was the day Marisol's life was stolen from her in the most brutal way possible. The details of what happened are difficult to read, let alone imagine. Louise had reached a point where his obsession completely overpowered any sense of morality. Instead of letting Marisol go, instead of accepting that she had a life and dreams beyond him, He decided if he couldn't have her, then no one would. That day, Luis murdered Marisol. The crime wasn't just violent, it was calculated, cold, and absolutely devastating. He strangled her, ending her life at only 20 years old.

A life full of hope, a career in progress, a daughter, a sister, a friend, all of it destroyed in one horrifying act of obsession. But Luis didn't stop there. In a move that shows just how disturbed he was, he tried to cover up the crime. He dismembered Marisol's body, attempting to hide what he had done. This wasn't a crime of passion, this was cruelty, plain and simple. Her remains were later discovered in a barrel, hidden as if she was just another piece of garbage. And that image, the image of a young woman, reduced to that by someone who claimed to love her,

was what shocked Peru to its core. The country reacts. When news of Marisol's murder spread, people were horrified. This wasn't just another case of domestic violence, it was one of the most gruesome and chilling crimes in recent memory. The public demanded answers. How could this happen? How could someone who claimed to be a soldier, someone who supposedly lived by discipline

and honor, commit something so monstrous? But beyond Luis himself, the case also highlighted something bigger, the terrifying reality of femicides in Peru. Women across the country recognized themselves in Marisol's story. Maybe they hadn't been murdered, but they had experienced control, jealousy, threats, or violence from partners who claimed to love them. Marisol's case became a symbol. It forced society to look in the mirror and acknowledge a problem that had been ignored for

too long. The investigation. The police investigation quickly pointed to Luis. He was the last person seen with Marisol and his behavior before and after her disappearance raised countless red flags. Witnesses spoke of his obsessive control, of his violent tendencies. Security footage showed how he stalked her at school. Her family recounted the threats.

Piece by piece, the puzzle came together, and it was clear that Luis was responsible. The evidence was overwhelming. Luis had planned everything, carried out the murder, and tried to dispose of the evidence. He couldn't hide it, not this time. The trial When Luis went to trial, the entire country was watching. People wanted justice, not just for Marisol, but for every woman who had suffered in the country in silence. During the trial, more disturbing details came out. Testimonyes painted a picture of a man who had been controlling, manipulative, and violent for years. The lies, the fake kidnappings,

the threats, it all led to this one tragic conclusion. And in the courtroom, Marisol's family had to sit through it all. They had to listen, relive the pain, and faced the man who had stolen their daughter and sister. Eventually, Luis was found guilty. He was sentenced to 35 years in prison. For some, that felt like justice. For others, no number of years behind bars could ever make up for what he did. After all, Marisol's life couldn't be brought back.

The Legacy of Marisol's story Marisol's murder didn't just end with a conviction. It sparked conversations across Peru about gender-based violence, about control disguised as love, and about the need to protect women before it's too late. People began to see the warning signs in their own relationships or in the relationships of their friends and family. They started talking about jealousy, manipulation, and control not as romantic or normal, but as dangerous red flags. Her case became a turning point in how Peru saw fear.

femicide. It was no longer something hidden in the shadows. It was on the news, in the newspapers, and on the minds of people everywhere. Reflections. When you look back at Marisol's life, it's impossible not to feel both sadness and anger. Sadness because she was so young, so full of dreams, and she never got to see them realized. Anger because it was all preventable. If the signs have been taken seriously, if Louise had been stopped earlier, maybe she would still be alive today. Her story is a reminder that control, jealousy, and obsession are not love. They're warning signs. They're danger signals that should never be ignored. And it's also a reminder that behind every statistic about femicide, there's a real person, a daughter, a sister, a friend, whose life was cut short. A Family's Pain

For Marisol's family, life was never the same. Her parents, Domingo and Zida, lost their eldest daughter, the one who dreamed of helping them. Her siblings lost their big sister, the one who always supported them. The pain of losing someone is heavy enough. But losing them in such a violent, senseless way adds another layer of trauma that never fully heals. And yet, her family has spoken out. They've shared her story, not just to keep her memory alive, but to make sure other young women know the dangers of abusive relationships.

In a way, they've turned their grief into a mission, to prevent another family from going through the same nightmare. Peru after Marisol Peru has seen many cases of violence against women, but Marisol stood out because of its brutality and the media coverage it received. It was a wake-up call, not just for the justice system, but for society as a whole. Campaigns against Femmicide gained more attention. People began demanding stricter laws, better protection, and more education about gender violence.

Her name became a symbol. And while nothing can undo the crime, at least her story helped spark a movement toward change. Closing thoughts So, who was Marisol Alba? She was a daughter, a sister, a student, a young woman with dreams of becoming a nurse. She was someone who loved her family deeply and worked hard to give them a better life. But she was also the victim of a man who mistook control for love, who turned his obsession into violence, and who ultimately committed one of the most horrific crimes Peru had ever seen.

Her story is tragic, yes, but it's also powerful. It forces us to recognize the signs of abuse, to listen when women say they're scared, and to take action before it's too late. Because the truth is, Marisol's story could happen anywhere, to anyone. And that's exactly why it should never be forgotten. To be continued. This is only the first part of Marisol's story. Her life, her dreams, her strength, and the toxic, suffocating relationship that began to erase everything she was.

But her story doesn't end here. What comes next is even darker, more heartbreaking, and it explains why her name still echoes in conversations about crime and tragedy in Peru. Stay with me, because the rest of this story will show just how far obsession and violence can go, and why Marisol's case marked a before and after in her country's history.