The Predator of Seville was released on Netflix. The true crime documentary explores a case that evaded justice for years, until one brave survivor, Gabrielle Vega, spoke up and brought together several other women. All of whom were assaulted by the same person, Manuel Blanco Vela. The Spanish tour guide who ran student trips through his company, Discover Excursions, and for years was seen as the most trusted figure among young women travelling from Spain to destinations such as Portugal and Morocco. However, there was a dark truth that bubbled under the surface. Manuel Blanco Vela might have seemed charming, but he was repeatedly luring vulnerable young women into his hotel rooms and assaulting them.
Who is Manuel Blanco Vela?
Manuel Blanco Vela ran Discover Excursions, a travel company offering trips to American students studying abroad in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. The man had built a reputation as a friendly, trustworthy guide. However, that image took a hit when survivors revealed that sense of trust played a key role in how he was able to gain access to victims. They reflected on how his company appeared to be affiliated with their universities, which led them to believe it was safe to use its services.
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