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HBO Max to release three-part documentary on José Luis Calva Zepeda case
HBO Max will release Poeta Caníbal on October 29, 2026, as a three-part documentary about José Luis Calva Zepeda.
He was arrested in 2007 in Mexico City after police searching for his partner, Alejandra Galeana, found her remains in his home.
Calva Zepeda faced charges over Galeana’s death, but died in his prison cell before his trial ended.
Authorities suspected that meat found in a pan was human, while Calva Zepeda said it was for dogs.
The suspected cannibalism was never established as fact in the accounts presented here.
The documentary revisits the case through a partly unpublished interview by journalist Luis Brito, new testimony, records and forensic material.
It also examines how media coverage shaped the case’s public image, alongside the histories of the victims.
The series is produced by Ánima Films and directed by Matías Gueilbert.
HBO Max will release Poeta Caníbal, a three-part documentary about the case of José Luis Calva Zepeda, on October 29, 2026.
The series revisits the case through a 2007 interview between Calva Zepeda and journalist Luis Brito, of which only part was published at the time.
It will include new interviews, media archives, police and forensic material, and court records.
The documentary was produced by Ánima Films and directed by Matías Gueilbert.
Calva Zepeda was arrested in Mexico City in 2007 and died in prison before his criminal case was concluded.
- Who
- HBO Max is releasing the documentary about José Luis Calva Zepeda.
- What
- Poeta Caníbal is a three-part documentary revisiting his case.
- When
- It will be available from October 29, 2026.
- Where
- HBO Max. The case took place in Mexico City.
- Why
- The series revisits the case, its media coverage, and the questions surrounding Calva Zepeda’s behavior and environment.
Authorities
José Luis Calva Zepeda
Cannibalism allegation
Authorities
Authorities suspected that meat found cooking in his apartment could have been prepared for human consumption.
José Luis Calva Zepeda
He denied this and said the meat in the pan was for dogs.
Authorities arrested Calva Zepeda in Mexico City after searching his home during the investigation into Alejandra Galeana’s disappearance.
A judge ordered Calva Zepeda to face formal proceedings for Galeana’s homicide and the desecration of her body.
Calva Zepeda was found dead in his cell at Reclusorio Oriente; the forensic finding was suicide.
HBO Max is scheduled to release the three-part documentary Poeta Caníbal.
- Release date
- October 29, 2026
- Episode count
- 3
- Subject
- José Luis Calva Zepeda
- Journalist featured
- Luis Brito
- Producer
- Ánima Films
- Director
- Matías Gueilbert
What people are saying
The meat in the pan was for the dogs
Sources
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