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A new album tells the story of Mexican women incarcerated for killing abusive partners

By Eyder Peralta

Published May 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM EDT

A new album from a Mexican singer-songwriter gives voice to the stories of real women who were incarcerated for killing their abusive partners.

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