Netflix making a documentary on “Alfredo Galán Sotillo” the man who was majorly known as “The Playing Card Killer”. The man who killed six people in various places and wounded three others. Well, Sotillo became the headline of news channels in early 2000. So now here comes the question that who is this serial killer, and Where is he now after almost twenty-four years? Well, here you will get the answer.
Sotillo Basic Info:
| Full Name | Alfredo Galán Sotillo |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 (as of 2023) |
| Occupation | Security guard |
| Crime | killed six and injured three |
| Sentenced to Prison | 143 years and three months |
Who Is Alfredo Galán Sotillo?
Alfredo Galán Sotillo was born in Puertollano, province of Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. Sotillo was a student who joined the Spanish military. He was diagnosed with some mental diseases like, neurosis and anxiety. Because of these mental illnesses, he developed a drinking habit and by 2003, he was working as a security guard at an airport in Madrid.
Well, the name of Sotillo has come out in the media when they got to know that he killed six people and injured three others. When the media got to know about it, they reacted very strongly. On 24 January 2003, Sotillo shot 50-year-old Juan Francisco Ledesma, then on 5 February, he killed an airport cleaner Juan Carlos Martín Estacio, then on 7 March 2003, he killed 27-year-old Santiago Eduardo Salas, but survived. So, basically, these are some of those killings that Sotillo did.
The way he killed those people is that he used to leave a playing card near victims and later it became his signature as per sources. Well, these killings only lasted for six months because, in July 2003, he surrendered himself to the Spanish police and confess to being the “Playing Card Killer” According to sources, it was reported that he had greeted his victims and asked them to kneel before he shot them.
What Happened To Him? Why NetFlix Making A Documentry On Alfredo Galán Sotillo?
Well, because of those mass killings, Sotillo was sentenced to 142 years and three months in prison. But some reports said that he will be eligible for release as early as this year, 20 years after his sentence. Currently, he is serving his sentence in the Madrid prison of Soto del Real, Spain. It also reported that if Sotillo is released, he will likely be closely monitored for the rest of his life.
Well, now if we talk about the documentary of Sotillo then let me tell you that Netflix has made a documentary of this “Playing Card Killer” which has released on June 9, 2023. According to some reports, in the documentary, Sotillo will serve a maximum of 25 years in prison and will be released at the age of 52. The name of the documentary is “The Playing Card Killer” and it is seeking to reframe Sotillo’s story, as per Netflix. While Instead of focusing solely on Sotillo, it will feature testimony from survivors who will reclaim their place in the narrative surrounding this famous case.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1. Who was Alfredo Galán Sotillo?
Ans. Sotillo was a young student who Joined the Spanish military but later he was diagnosed with some mental disorders and then all these things happened to him.
Q2. What happened to Sotillo?
Ans. Sotillo killed many people but later he surrender himself to the Spanish police and now he is serving his sentence.
Q3. When will Netflix release the documentary of Sotillo?
Ans. Netflix made a documentary on Alfredo Galán Sotillo that was released on June 9, 2023.
