Netflix’s ‘The Beast In Me’ Finale Draws Criticism for Unresolved ending
LOS ANGELES, CA – Netflix’s true crime docuseries, The Beast In Me, concluded last week wiht a finale widely criticized for offering little closure to the decades-old case of Jan Benegas and her family. The series, which follows the investigation into the 1990 murder of benegas and the subsequent conviction of her husband, Pablo, has reignited public interest in the case, but the lack of definitive answers in the final episode has left viewers frustrated.
The series gained traction by presenting a complex narrative, exploring potential inconsistencies in the investigation and raising questions about Pablo Benegas’s guilt. however, the finale largely restates previously presented evidence without offering new insights or a conclusive resolution.This has sparked debate among viewers and legal experts alike, highlighting the challenges of revisiting cold cases and the ethical considerations of true crime storytelling.
The docuseries centers on the brutal 1990 murder of Jan Benegas and her children in Buenos aires, argentina. Pablo Benegas was convicted of the crime in 1992 and served nearly 30 years before being released on parole in 2021. The series examines the initial investigation, which was heavily criticized for alleged mishandling of evidence and reliance on a questionable confession.
Throughout the four episodes, director Laura Poitras interviews key figures involved in the case, including investigators, forensic experts, and Pablo Benegas himself. The series highlights discrepancies in witness testimonies and questions the validity of forensic evidence used to secure the conviction. notably, the series points to the lack of definitive DNA evidence linking Pablo to the crime scene.
Despite raising these doubts, the finale offers no concrete choice explanation for the murders. It concludes by acknowledging Pablo benegas’s release but stops short of definitively stating whether he is innocent or guilty. This ambiguity has drawn criticism from those who felt the series built up to a more conclusive reveal.
Paul Tassi,a Forbes contributor who has extensively covered the case,expressed his disappointment with the ending,stating it felt like “a cop-out.” He noted the series effectively presented a compelling case for reasonable doubt but failed to deliver on the promise of uncovering new information. Tassi can be found on Twitter at @PaulTassi and on Instagram at @paul.tassi.
The lack of resolution in The Beast In Me underscores the limitations of true crime documentaries in definitively solving cold cases. While the series successfully brought renewed attention to the Benegas family tragedy, its inconclusive ending leaves many questions unanswered and the search for truth ongoing. Readers interested in Paul Tassi’s work can find his sci-fi novels, The Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy, on Amazon.
