The Grave - Episode 1

In May 2021, the shocking discovery of a mass grave in Chalchuapa sends shockwaves through El Salvador. Former police officer Hugo Osorio is arrested in connection with the murders, and his subsequent confession implicates numerous accomplices. Journalist Bryan Avelar's exposé in Revista Factum sheds light on the gruesome details, prompting families to flock to Chalchuapa in search of missing loved ones. Reporter Daniel Alvarenga follows the story from Washington D.C., reflecting on El Salvador's place in US and International media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices