Shivangi Sinha
Losing a sibling leaves a lasting void, and in 1996, when Juan Antonio Álvarez Litben died in Gran Canaria, Spain, his sister Silvia Álvarez Litben sensed something was amiss. Although his death was officially ruled a suicide, she never believed it and continued to carry doubts. In Netflix’s ‘Angi: Fake Life, True Crime,’ Silvia shares memories of her brother’s life and speaks openly about her long-held suspicions surrounding his untimely death.
Silvia Alvarez Litben Always Had Suspicions About Her Brother’s Death
Silvia Graciela Álvarez Litben holds warm memories of growing up alongside her brother, Juan Antonio Álvarez Litben, and their younger sister, Rita. The three shared a strong bond, and Silvia recalls recognizing Juan’s unique qualities and determination from an early age. She admired his accomplishments and success in business. When Juan called to say he was marrying María Ángeles “Angi” Molina, the family was caught off guard. Silvia described their meeting as purely coincidental and felt the decision to marry came too quickly. She also found it suspicious that none of Angi’s family attended the wedding and later learned that Angi had misrepresented her background.
In 1996, when Angi called Silvia to inform her of Juan’s death, she recalled the tone as disturbingly cold. What troubled her even more was how quickly Angi left Gran Canaria and sold off all of Juan’s assets. These actions raised further doubts, and despite the official ruling of suicide, Silvia always believed there was more to the story. When Angi was later arrested for the murder of Ana Páez, Silvia and her family pushed for a deeper investigation into Juan’s death. With the new alleged evidence that emerged, she firmly believes the case deserves to be reopened. Although the family has pursued various legal avenues, Juan’s death remains officially classified as a suicide.
Silvia Alvarez Litben is a Reputed Anthropologist Today
Silvia Graciela Álvarez Litben is a respected anthropologist whose work and academic contributions span decades and continents. She began her academic journey at Escuela Nacional de Comercio General Manuel Belgrano in high school before pursuing a degree in Sociocultural Anthropology at the Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata from 1972 to 1977. Her interest in cultural studies led her to further specialize in Prehistory and Social and Cultural Anthropology at the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona in 1995. Since 1996, Silvia has served as a professor at the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, where she is widely admired for her depth of knowledge and commitment to teaching.
Her professional experience also includes time with the Municipalidad de General Pueyrredon as part of the Concejo Deliberante, and work with the Museo de Ciencias Naturales “Lorenzo Scaglia.” Her academic research continues to explore themes of memory, heritage, and cultural identity. Among her recent publications are “Illusions of Good Living in Exchange for Ancestral Heritage in the Coastal Communes of Ecuador” and “We Call You All. Table of the Dead: Memory and Identity.” Beyond academia, Silvia has a keen eye for beauty in the everyday and dabbles in photography, often capturing thoughtful, poetic glimpses of her surroundings.
Family remains central to her life, and she attends all family gatherings and maintains a close relationship with her parents and extended relatives. A passionate traveler, she has journeyed through Argentina, Mallorca, and the broader Mediterranean, taking in cultures and stories wherever she goes. Silvia is also deeply engaged in social and political discourse. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she made her political stance clear, advocating for transparency and justice. Most importantly, she has vowed never to stop fighting for her brother Juan Antonio’s legacy. Despite the official ruling of his death as a suicide, she continues to seek justice and is determined to keep his story alive.
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