This part-documentary, part-fictionalized account of one narcissist's rapid rise and downfall proves that because of his outsized ego, he doomed himself. This show was perhaps a bit too long with too many repetitive scenes and prolonged interviews with too many people, but celebrity brings out the need for so many to be part of this circus. What was clear is that although the victim was clearly not the innocent sweet young daughter her mother wanted her to still be, she was definitely naive and vulnerable to such a con artist and obvious psychopath. What was truly shocking was how many people were taken in by his superficial charm and bizarre stories, without questioning anything, even his various lawyers. This murderer got away with so much because far too many people around him wanted to be close to this self-invented personality and his short-lived 'fame'. A sad commentary on how much influence 'celebrities' have in today's world. Overcompensation for his small stature and his dysfunctional upbringing were brought up in explaining his later actions and lies and so I would say, watch this and see how his own words finally revealed what an empty vessel he truly was. Too many women, especially those looking for 'rescue' will continue to fall victim to these types unless they have either a place to turn to or a strong support system. Heydi seems to have had lost her way in life and for this she paid a high price indeed. Cesar's life is now a reality over which he no longer has any control, finally. A fairly well-made and thorough telling of this sordid and sad tragedy that took the life of an immigrant at a time when so many are in the same situation.
