Solved Murders - True Crime Stories - The Tragic Story of Marisol Alba Obsession, Control, and a Horrific Crime in Peru PART3 #53

Episode Date: November 12, 2025

#horrorstories #reddithorrorstories #ScaryStories #creepypasta #horrortales #marisolalba #peruhorror #obsessionescalates #controlandfear #tragiccrime  Marisol Alba’s ordeal intensifies as obsession and control spiral out of control. The perpetrator’s manipulations grow more dangerous, culminating in shocking acts that leave Marisol’s life in chaos. This part uncovers the horrifying depths of obsession and the devastating impact on the victim.  horrorstories, reddithorrorstories, scarystories, horrorstory, creepypasta, horrortales, peru, marisolalba, obsession, control, manipulation, crime, tragedy, shockingevents, victimstory, darkpsychology, suspense, heartbreak, criminalcase, horrorrealstory

It's honestly hard to put into words the level of darkness that came with what was uncovered in early December 2018. People in Lima, in Kahamarka, and across Peru still remember it because it wasn't just another case of violence. It was the kind of crime that shocks you to the core, a crime that forces you to look twice at human nature and wonder how far obsession can drive someone. So, let me take you back. By this point, Marisal Estella Alba, the young woman at the center of this tragedy, had already been missing for a few days. Her family, especially her sister Ross Mary, had been desperately trying to reach her. Messages weren't answered, calls went straight to voicemail, and everyone who knew her had this heavy feeling in their chest, something wasn't right. But the confirmation didn't come from a phone call or from her suddenly showing up again.

It came from a discovery that no one could have prepared themselves for. The strange scene in a deserted lot. On December 4, 2018, a regular afternoon, a local neighbor was walking through a barren piece of land not far from where families lived. This wasn't exactly the kind of place you'd expect to see much activity, it was one of those neglected lots that end up turning into informal trash dumps. Neighbors have been complaining for a while because garbage was piling. up, and with it came the awful smell that reached people's homes. That day, though, something was off. The man noticed a group of individuals gathered in the lot, and they weren't just throwing

bags of trash. They had heavy equipment. A small machine, like a mini-loader, was being used to lower something bulky and cylindrical into a hole that looked freshly dug. They were moving fast, acting as if they were in a hurry to get it over with. When asked what they were doing, they gave some excuse about electrical work, like they were burying equipment for construction or maintenance. But their accents stood out. The witness later said they sounded foreign, which instantly raised more suspicion. Add to that the fact that kids played in that very same area, and the man wasn't about

to let strangers bury random things there. He confronted them, warned them that families live nearby, and told them to get lost. And surprisingly, the group left. Still, the damage was done. The mysterious barrel or container they had lowered was already under the ground. The neighbor didn't let it go. He called over a few others from the community. Together, they tried to dig it out.

As they pulled up chunks of dirt, they noticed odd items scattered in the soil, ropes, gloves, bottles that smelled strongly of chemicals. chemicals. And that was enough. They realized this wasn't a simple case of illegal trash dumping. They called the authorities. Police and firefighters step in. By that evening, law enforcement was on the scene. What followed was a long, exhausting, and disturbing recovery mission. Police officers and firefighters worked side by side for more than 10 hours, using shovels, chisels, and hammers to reach the buried cylinder. The thing was lodged about three meters deep, and pulling it out wasn't easy. All the while, one detail kept growing more unbearable, the smell.

Anyone who has ever lived near a dump knows that garbage has its own distinct stench. But this was different. The air was heavy, putrid, the kind of smell. that tells your instincts exactly what's wrong before your mind even wants to process it. There was no denying it, whatever was inside that barrel, it wasn't just waste. By the early hours of December 5, the team finally managed to drag the heavy container back to the surface. Everyone stood back as officers pried it open. At first, they hit a wall of hardened cement. Whoever sealed the barrel wanted to make sure its contents would stay hidden forever.

Slowly, they broke through, layer after layer, until the reality inside revealed itself. What they found silenced the entire group. The horrifying discovery. Inside the barrel was a woman's body. She was curled up in the fetal position, almost as if she'd been forced in that way, her arms and legs pulled tight by the limited space. surrounded parts of her body, and traces of chemicals burned through the air. The officers immediately noticed the clothes, a white shirt with the logo of an educational

institute printed on it. It looked like a uniform, and that tiny detail rang alarms in the minds of the investigators. By that point, everyone knew about the missing young woman named Marisol. She was 25, a nursing student, someone who was supposed to be in class, chasing her dreams of becoming a professional and helping her family. The resemblance was too strong to ignore. The body was transported to the morgue for confirmation. Later, it was Marisol's aunt who broke down in front of cameras, her face twisted in pain as she admitted what everyone feared, yes, the victim was her niece. The media swarmed the story, and overnight it wasn't just a missing person's case anymore. It was a national tragedy.

The autopsy results. The forensic team's report left no room for doubt, Marisol had been brutally attacked. The most severe injury was a deep wound on her neck, consistent with a knife or other sharp weapon. The documents also detailed that her body was already in decomposition when it was discovered. What made things worse was the way her killer had tried to hide the evidence. The barrel wasn't just filled with cement, it also contained murals. acid and lime, both substances often used to accelerate decomposition or mass odors. Whoever planned this had invested time and effort into making her vanish forever.

It was deliberate, calculated, cold. First suspicions Naturally, the investigation zeroed in on the most obvious suspect, Luis Gennaro Estevez-Rodriguez. By then, friends, classmates and professors were all saying the same thing. Louise had been harassing Marisol after their breakup. He was constantly showing up where she studied, asking about her, keeping tabs on her every move. Her own family had testified in the past about how controlling and violent he could be. It didn't take long for detectives to uncover a few key red flags.

For starters, Louise had conveniently requested time off from his military duties just days before the crime was believed to have taken place. The timeline fit too perfectly to ignore. Then came his stories. When questioned about Marisol's disappearance, Luis kept changing his version. One moment, he told people that Marisol had decided to rest at home while he went to a social gathering. Another time, he said she had left to live with someone else. When her sister Ross Mary called him in desperation, he swore he hadn't seen Marisol and claimed he was away visiting family. None of it added up.

Clearing Wilmer's name Investigators also had to look into Jose Wilmer Vargas, the man Marisol had recently reconnected with. At first glance, jealousy could have made him a suspect. After all, Louise had already confronted him and even admitted he was determined to fight for Marisol's love. But Wilmer quickly presented a solid alibi. That weekend, he wasn't even in Lima. He was out of town, and multiple pieces of evidence backed up his claim. On top of that, the text messages that lured him into meeting up didn't come for Marisol herself.

They had been manipulated. With Wilmer cleared, all attention swung back to Luis. The landlord speaks. One of the most crucial testimonies came from someone who had known Marisol well, the landlord of the room she had been renting. This man had seen her grow, had watched her come and go for three years, and treated her like family. When questioned, he revealed something chilling. He remembered seeing Luis with a large metal cylinder around the time Marisol disappeared. Not only that, but he also saw him loading it into a truck with the help of two other men.

That same barrel matched the description of the one police had dug up in the vacant lot. It was the missing puzzle piece investigators needed. From that point onward, Luis wasn't just a suspicious ex-boyfriend, he was the prime suspect in a calculated, gruesome murder. To be continued.