What Happened to Eva Peron’s Body AFTER She Died?

The Mysteries of Latin America Podcast

Jan 31 2024 • 10 mins

Eva Perón was the iconic First Lady of Argentina in the late 1940’s and early 1050’s and her charisma and influence shaped a nation. Loved by many, she faced a tragic end when cancer claimed her life in 1952. But the story didn't end there.

In the chaos that followed her husband's political downfall, Eva's embalmed body disappeared. She became a political pawn in a turbulent time, and her remains crisscrossed secret locations, and it was “lost” for 16 years. The body of the wife of a president, vanished.

Fast forward to 1971,  when her body was discovered in a crypt in Italy under a false name.

Why was it hidden? Who was behind the vanishing act? The mystery echoes through history. Let’s unravel the enigma of Eva Perón's missing body.

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