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March 15, 2024

The Case of Erica Alonso

Erica Alonso was last seen February 2015. A few months later, she was found dead off of the Ortega highway. Her death was ruled an overdose, but her family continues to seek justice. change.org petitition for Erica Alonso's case:...

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March 8, 2024

The Hand and the Creepy House with Scary Mystery Surprise

Edwin and Michelle of Scary Mystery Surprise join Espooky Tales today to tell their paranormal experiences, which are espooky! Tales of haunting hands, creepy houses, shadow people and paranormal experiences while recording podcasts. First, they read...

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March 1, 2024

Legends From Michoacán, Mexico

On this episode, Cristina tells Carmen different legends from the Mexican state of Michoacan. First, they listen to a longer listener story. Thank you so much for sending your stories! If you have a spooky story to share, email...

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Feb. 23, 2024

Haunted Places in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Guadalajara, Jalisco is known for many things, including it's historic landmarks, which are super haunted. On today's episode, Cristina tells Carmen about different haunted places in Guadalajara. Including Hospicio Cabanas, El Palacio de las Vacas and...

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Feb. 16, 2024

Mexican True Crime Cases That Inspired Horror Movies

Did you know the terryfing character, Hannibal Lecter, was based on a real person? Alfredo Balli Treviño was born in Tamaulipas in 1931. He's suspected to have killed and dismembered 20 hitchhikers in Mexico but was convicted for the murder …

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Feb. 9, 2024

Haunted Puppets and the Case of Pedro Pablo Nakada: the Apostle of De…

On this episode, Carmen talks about Capi's haunted puppets. A story from Guanajuato, Mexico. Cristina tells Carmen about a horrible true crime case from Peru, known as the apostle of death. First, they read a listener story. Thank you so …

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Feb. 2, 2024

The Vampire of Monteros, Argentina and the Lady in White of La Pampa,…

Thank you so much for sending your stories! If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at call the Espooky Hot Line (360)836-4486. You can also submit it on Discord! Listen to Carmen …

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Jan. 26, 2024

The Exorcism of Almansa

On September 18, 1990, the quiet town of Almansa in Spain, expirienced one of the worst crimes it has ever seen. 11 year old Rosa Fernandez Gonzalvez was subjected to a gruesome exorcism, at the hands of her mother. TW: …

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Jan. 19, 2024

The Superior Alignment Cult in Altamira, Brazil

From 1989 to 1993, at least 14 boys went missing in Altamira, Brazil. The boys that were found were horribly abused. The crimes were believed to be committed for the purpose of satanic rituals and black magic, promoted by the …

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Jan. 12, 2024

A Haunted Stadium and Murder in Lolol, Chile

Chile's main soccer stadium in Santiago holds a very dark past that is probably the reason for the haunting tales surrounding it today. On today's episode, guest cohost Carmen talks about Chile's haunted stadium and Cristina talks about a tragic...

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Jan. 5, 2024

Haunted Metro and the Cannibal Poet of Mexico City

After the 1980s Mexico Citry earthquake, stories about train 500-501 began surfacing. People were smelling strange inexplicable odors, seeing ghosts and that specific train had the most sightings. On today's episode, Cristina is joined by guest cohost...

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Dec. 29, 2023

Espooky Friend Feature: It's Haunted What Now

Espooky Tales is on a holiday break, in the meantime, here is an episode from friend of the podcast, It's Haunted What Now with Lanie Hobbs! Typically, when unexplained phenomena occur to us, our first thought is to be afraid, …

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Dec. 23, 2023

Espooky Friend Feature: Susto Podcast- the Tlahuelpuchi

Hi Espookies! Espooky Tales is taking a short break, but in their absence, found some espooky friends to tell some scary stories. On today's epsiode, Susto podcast is telling the tale of the Tlahuelpuchi. This is the skin of a …

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Dec. 15, 2023

Trevi Andrade Case Part 2

Gloria Trevi is like Mexico's Madonna, a superstar, but her fame is tainted with a dark past. In 2000, she was detained in Brazil with her producer/manager and abuser Sergio Andrade. Though she was eventually found not guilty of all …

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Dec. 11, 2023

La Virgen de Guadalupe Horror Stories - Espooky Stories 7

Every 12th of December, Catholics in Mexico, the US and all over the world head to church, some in pilgrimages, to honor the Virgin of Guadalupe, thank her and to pray for her help. But what about when the beloved …

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Dec. 8, 2023

The Trevi-Andrade Case Part 1

Gloria Trevi is like Mexico's Madonna, a superstar, but her fame is tainted with a dark past. In 2000, she was detained in Brazil with her producer/manager and abuser Sergio Andrade. Though she was eventually found not guilty of all …

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Dec. 4, 2023

The Cave on the Hill - Espooky Stories 6

Legend tells that on a hill in San Juan, Nayarit, Mexico, there's a cave, but it's only open on the 24th of June. If you happen to go inside on that date, you will be stuck for 25 years. This …

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Dec. 1, 2023

A Mexican Ghost in New Jersey and a Tragic Landslide

Captain Emilio Carrazna Rodriguez was a famous Mexican pilot. His life tragically ended after his plane crashed in the New Jersey woods. A monument was built at the crash site and ever since then, it is said to be haunted. …

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Nov. 24, 2023

Frida Sofia and the Tragic Mexico Earthquake

On September 19, 2017 a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Mexico, with Mexico city receiving the most damage. During rescue efforts, people found hope in the story of Frida Soifa, but she didn't seem to exist. Ghost stories and urban legends …

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Nov. 17, 2023

The Armero Tragedy with Carmen of Historias Unknown

On November 13, 1985, the Nevado del Ruiz Volcano erupted. It destroyed everything in its path. The town of Armero lost 20,000 of it's 29,000 residents and the town of Chinchina lost 3,000 peoople. Today, Armero remains a ghosttown and …

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Nov. 10, 2023

Paranormal Encounters At Church

For many, church is a sanctuary, a safe place to pray and have a chat with God. But there are times when church is terrifying. On today's episode, Cristina shares two paranormal encounters that took place in churches from the …

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Nov. 3, 2023

Encounters With La Llorona

La Llorona is a vengeful ghost who is said to roam near bodies of water mourning her children who she drowned in a jealous rage. This is a tale heard all over Latin America and one most Latine people in …

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Oct. 27, 2023

Dia de Muertos Ghost Stories

From October 27th until Novemnber 2nd, many start putting out their ofrendas and altars for the loved ones no longer physically with us. Sometimes, on the day of the dead, Dia de Muertos, it feels like our loved ones really …

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Oct. 20, 2023

Haunted and Disturbing Televisa Moments

Sometimes television sets capture more than just the actors on set. On today's episode, Cristina tells Carmen about different moments in Mexican television where paranormal activity allegedly took place. First, they read a listener story. Thank you...

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