Espooky Tales

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: This case is brutal, involves the death of a child and abuse. On today's episode, Cristina tells Carmen about the exorcism of Almansa, also known as the exorcism of Rosa Fernandez...

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 Superior Universal Alignment Cult. On today's episode, Cristina tells guest cohost Carmen about the terrible crimes allegedly commited by the superior alignment cult in Altam...

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 murder that took shook the small town of Lolol, Chile. First, they listen to a story from a listener! Thank you so much for sending your stories! If you h...

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 Carmen. They talk about the haunted metro train and a true crime case from Mexico city. Thank you so much for sending your stories! If you have a sp...

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, whether due to sensational films or a natural survival reaction. We have a choice to make: either continue existing with the paranormal or do something about it. Today’s epi...

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 killer, Bella! Ayden recounts the horrifying epidemic of infant deaths in a rural Mexican town. Were they all accidents? Or was there a malevolent vampire witch wreaking hav...

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 charges, she is facing a new lawsuit as of 2023. In today's episode, Cristina tells guests Lanie Hobbs and Carmen about this terrible case, continuing from Part One, w...

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 Virgin Mary is the subect of horror stories and scary legends? In this episode, Cristina tells the legend of the angry Virgin from Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the Laughing Virgin from Parral, Ch...

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 charges, she is facing a new lawsuit as of 2023. In today's episode, Cristina tells guest cohost Lanie Hobbs about this terrible case and stops when the clan flees to...

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 an episode of espooky stories, which included a very short narrated tale. Listen on Mondays for an episode of Espooky Stories and every Friday, for regular Espooky Tales episodes with Cristina and MJ and some...

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. On this episode, Cristina tells guest cohost Carmen about the haunted Carranza monument in New Jersey and Carmen shares the tragic landslide of Venezuela, where the town remains...

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 followed the tragedy. Cristina and MJ discuss this, but first they read a listener story and talk about tiktok (topic starts about 15 minutes in). Don't forget...

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 is said to be haunted by the spirts of those that died when the volcano exploded. On today's episode, Cristina tells carmen about this tragedy, but first, reads a t...

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 Mexican radio show, La Mano Peluda. MJ shares a story about a haunted doll from Reddit. First, they share a listener story. Thank you so much for sending your stories! If you...

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 the US hear as kids. On today's episode, Cristina shares different encoutners with La Llorona and MJ shares similarities bewteen La Llorona, La Virgen Maria and Tonantzin. Thank you so much for sen...

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 do visit us. On today's episode, Cristina shares a listener story that takes place during Dia de Muertos and MJ shares her own Dia de Muertos story. In the first 15 minutes of...

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 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 Lin...

According to Legend, the Lechuza is a witch that shapeshifts into a giant owl. On this episode, Cristna and MJ share Lechuza encounters from Reddit and they apologize ahead of time for Cristina's second story, that was a mess. Guest Lanie shares her terrifying personal stories and they all laugh a little too much. First, they share a listener story. Check out Lanie's podcasts, It's Haunted, What N...

One of the creepiest phone calls received during the Mexican radio show, La Mano Peluda was received from a man who went by Nash. Nash made a pact with an entity and since that moment, feels there are evil beings inside of him. On this episode, Cristina tells MJ about el Caso Nash, a devils cave and MJ shares two stories involving demons. First, they share a listener story. Thank you so much for s...

Prisons seem to hold a lot of dark energy, especially older ones. It's no surprise that they are some of the most haunted places. On this episode, Cristina talks about ex penal Garcia Moreno, in Quito, Ecuador and the prison at the end of the world in Ushuaia. MJ shares the story of Lecumberri prison in Cuidad Mexico. First, they share a listener story. Thank you so much for sending your stories!...

Since the early 2000s, at least 8000 people around the world have claimed to see the same man in their dreams. He's been called "this Man", ever since. On today's episode, Cristina tells MJ about the creepypasta THIS MAN and shares some this man stories from Latin America. Then, our lovely guest/fellow Espooky Azriel tells us an amazing story! She was adopted, but her dreams always told her otherw...

September 16th is the Mexican day of Independence. All over Mexico, the US and wherever there are Mexicans, there's a parade and a celebration. El Grito, the cry of Dolores, can be heard everywhere, but according to legend, the spirit of Hidalgo himself, can also be heard on this day. This is an Espooky Story episode, a short narrated story. Listen every Monday for an episode of Espooky Stories an...

Kid ghost stories are creepy! On today's episode, Cristina shares a story of a ghost boy rescuing people from a plane crash in Colombia, MJ shares a Black Eyed Kid story and our guest Dkon, shares a creepy childhood story and more! First, they read a listener story! Dkon's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dkonvsthedark/featured Thank you so much for sending your stories! If you have a spooky stor...

Puerto Rico is a beautiful island, but of course it's also full of paranormal stories! Puerto Rico is apparently UFO hub central, with tons of sightings occuring in places like the Yunque National Park. On today's episode,MJ shares several paranormal experiences that took place in Puerto Rico and Cristina shares UFO sightings in El Yunque, as wel as the alien abduction of Carlos Mercado. First, th...

Do you ever see a statue and think to yourself, yeah, that's haunted. There are many statues that spawn legends, on today's episode, Cristina shares the legend of el Diablo del Jardin (the Devil in the Garden) from Argentina, the legend of las 7 cabecitas in Chihuahua, Mexico and the haunted statue in Bakersfield, California. Thank you so much for sending your stories! If you have a spooky story t...