Description
THE DAGGER OF JEALOUSY
Book summary
This book meticulously reconstructs the crime of Denisa, a 17-year-old girl murdered in Alcorcón in 2018 by Rocío, the new partner of her ex-boyfriend. Through a fast-paced narrative, the reader witnesses the police investigation which, thanks to an unusual stroke of luck, managed to solve the case within hours. The work combines the rigor of true crime with an implacable social analysis, offering a raw vision of jealousy, juvenile violence, and the Spanish judicial system.
What is it about?
On the night of the crime, Rocío, gripped by a fit of jealousy upon believing that Denisa had contacted her partner, forced Mario to drive her to the victim's house, where she stabbed her to death. The book follows the work of the Police, who solved the case thanks to a coincidence that prevented the homicide from going unpunished. Throughout its pages, the development of the judicial investigations, the interrogations of the suspects, and the trial sessions are reproduced, where an intense legal struggle is waged between the defense, the prosecution, and the public prosecutor's office. Furthermore, the work portrays the social environment of those involved: a group of disenfranchised young people, marked by sexual promiscuity, drug use, and the toxic use of social media as a tool for communication and threats. As a backdrop, it explores the tormented suffering of Daniela, Denisa's mother, a woman marked by a tragic destiny since her childhood in Romania.
Main themes
- Crimes of passion and juvenile gender-based violence.
- Police investigation and homicide resolution.
- Judicial process: interrogations, trial, and struggle between lawyers.
- The role of social media in the escalation of conflicts and threats.
- Social marginalization, drugs, and promiscuity among youth.
- Grief and a mother's suffering over the loss of a daughter.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in real crime and mystery cases, as well as those looking for a detailed chronicle of a police and judicial event. It will also be of great interest to professionals in law, criminology, and psychology, as well as anyone who wishes to understand the social and emotional dynamics that can lead to tragedy.
What this book offers
- A faithful and documented account of a real crime, based on judicial and police sources.
- An immersion into the investigation process and the development of a trial, including the strategies of the involved parties.
- A sociological analysis of a youth environment marked by precariousness, addictions, and digital violence.
- A reflection on pathological jealousy and its lethal consequences.
- The human perspective and the pain of collateral victims, represented in the figure of Denisa's mother.
Technical specifications
- Author: DUVA, JESUS
- Publisher: ED.ALREVES,S.L
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: TRUE STORIES, TRUE CRIME, DETECTIVE AND MYSTERY GENRE
- Collection: NON-FICTION
- Publication date: November 2023
- Number of pages: 216
- Weight: 403 g
Editorial review
The Dagger of Jealousy is a true crime work that stands out for its journalistic rigor and its ability to immerse the reader in the intricacies of a real case. The reconstruction of the events, the tension of the judicial process, and the social portrait of those involved make for an absorbing and cautionary read. It is a title that more than meets the expectations of those looking for a well-documented police chronicle, while offering a critical look at the dynamics of violence that can arise in today's youth.