Espooky Tales

Border Patrol agent Juan and his partner Alex keep coming across horrific scenes of dead migrants, then, dead agents. Something is hunting them. One night, they see it for themselves.  Carmen shares this story and Cristina talks about the murder of Ramon Casiano. Almost nothing is known about him, but his murder went on to head Border Patrol and the NRA.  First they read a listener story and then...

Carlos de los Santos was flying his normal rout when 3 UFOs interrupted him. Carmen shares this UFO case while Cristina talks about a woman known today as one of the most sadistic killers in Mexico, BUT is she really? First they read a listener story and then end with spooky recommendations. If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at the Espooky Ho...

Piñata by Leopoldo Gout was described as one of the best horror books by Esquire magazine.  Carmen Sanchez is back in Mexico, supervising the renovation of an ancient abbey. Her daughters Izel and Luna, too young to be left alone in New York, join her in what Carmen hopes is a chance for them to connect with their roots. Then, an accident at the worksite unearths a stash of rare, centuries-old art...

On the 9 of April 2022, a picture was taken that would end up going viral. In the picture, a young woman standing alone on the side of an empty road. She is wearing a white tank top, a brown flowy skirt and black converse shoes. She has a face mask on, her hair is down and she has her purse. It was taken on the federal highway that goes from Monterrey to Nuevo Laredo. This highway is known as la c...

Cristna reads two stories about demonic possession from Mexico, before that, Carmen reads a listener story and they end with spooky recommendations and some Patreon updates.  If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at the Espooky Hot Line (360)836-4486. You can also submit it on Discord! Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People:  https://su...

La Mano Peluda is a Mexican radio show where people call in and tell their own paranormal stories. Cristina shares two stories from La Mano peluda, one involving a beaar and the other a train station. Before that, Carmen reads a short listener story. If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at the Espooky Hot Line (360)836-4486. You can also submit...

La Mano Peluda is a Mexican radio show where people call in and tell their own paranormal stories. Cristina shares a very creepy case found in the book written by Juan Ramon Saenz, the host of la Mano Peluda. The case is titled, La Endemionada or the possessed one in English. Before that, Carmen reads a listener story and guests Ayden and Lanie each share a story too. Make sure to stick around unt...

Mario Fortino Alfonso Moreno Reyes, bettter known as Cantinflas, is considered the most accomplished Mexican comedian. He was instrumental to the golden era of Mexican film and even made waves in Holllywood. But he had one secret, an obsession with mermaids.  Cristina shares two short mermaid legends from Guerrero, Mexico and then shares the story of Cantinflas' alleged obsession with mermaids. Fi...

Es nuestro segundo episodio en Espanol! Contamos la historia de Bigfoot, la leyenda de el Sisimite y La leyenda de el Cuatlacas. Antes de eso, compartimos una experienca paranormal envidia por uno de ustedes!  Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People:  https://substack.com/@espooky?utm_source=profile-page Listen to Carmen and Cristina's other podcast  Historias Unknown The next book club r...

On this bonus episode, Cristina was joined by fellow Scary FM podcaster, Michelle Newman, to talk about her podcast, Tell Me a Ghost Story.  Check out Tell Me a Ghost Story (Cristina's ghost story was just feataured!) wherever you get podcasts:  https://tellmeaghoststory.com/ Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People:  https://substack.com/@espooky?utm_source=profile-page Listen to Carmen a...

Los Llanos in Venezuela are wide grasslands occupying western Venezuela and northeastern Colombia. This land is also full of creepy legends.  In this episode, Carmen shares the legend of La Candileja, the Anima Sola and the Legend of the Revengeful Woman from La Pastora. Cristina shares a very horrible true crime case from Venezuela. Linda Loaiza was kidnapped and held captive for 3 months, while...

Emily has had paranormal experiences for as long as she can remember. She is a professional curandera, tarot reader, candle witch and death doula. She joined Carmen and Cristina and shared creepy stories, like one with her little niece and a dark entity that pretended to be a child and way more! First they read a listener story and end with spooky recommendations. Join the Espooky Tales Book Club...

Carmen shares legends fom Chiapas and Campeche. The legend of El Sombreron, La Tisigua, La Bruja del Morro and La Cueva del Toro. Cristina talks about a 1979 plane crash that occured in Bogota, Colombia. Marco Fidel Suarez, a disgruntled former air force mechanic stole a plane in an attempt to crash into his parents house. First, they read a listener story and end with spooky redcomendations.  Joi...

Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People:  https://substack.com/@espooky?utm_source=profile-page Listen to Carmen and Cristina's other podcast Historias Unknown The next book club read is Pinata by Leopoldo Gout, if you want to purchase the book, check out our bookshop link https://bookshop.org/lists/espooky-book-club-list If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com o...

Vampires of El Norte is a 2023 supernatural western novel by Isabel Cañas that takes place in 1840s Mexico during the Mexican–American War. The story follows two young lovers, Nena and Néstor, whose romance is threatened by vampires, tensions with Anglo settlers, and a war. Carmen and Cristina recap the book first and then answer the book club discussion questions. The next book club book will be...

From a young age, she has had a connection to the spirit world. Mayra Rose joins Espooky Tales to share some of her most haunting experience, including one at Joshua Tree National Park and a creature on a road. They also discuss what to look for when seeking a medium and read a listener sttory.  If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at call the E...

La Ahorcadita, El Mechudo. These are legends from Baja California. On today's episode, Carmen shares different legends from Baja California, as well as some history. Cristina talks about Elizabeth Salgado, who went missing after being in Provo, Utah for only 18 days. Her case is still open.  If anyone has any information regarding Elizabeth Salgado, contact the Utah county sheriff at 801-851-4000...

There's nothing worse than a peeking ghost. Carmen and Cristina are joined by Carmen's friend Martha, who has several creepy ghost stories to share! First, they read a listener story.  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! Thank you so much for sending your stories! Li...

In 2019, a gunman entered a Walmart in El Paso, specifically looking for Mexcans.  In this episode, Cristina tells Carmen about the tragic shooting and Carmen shares encounters with El Charro Negro, a legend from Mexico. Before that, they share a listener story and end with spooky recommendatons.  If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at call the...

La Mano Peluda is a Mexican radio show where listeners call in and tell the host their paranormal experiences and they can get super scary and strange. On this episode, Carmen reads a listener story and then Cristina tells Carmen two different stories from La Mano Peluda that involve time travel.  If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at call the...

Jesus Ociel Baena made history as the first nonbinary magistrate in all of Latin America and the first person to receive a passport that said nonbinary. They were a fierce advocate for the community. They were found dead with their partner on November 23, 2023.  On this episode, Cristina tells MJ about the case of Jesus Ociel Baena and MJ talks about different legends from Aguascalientes.  If you...

The Nightmare Box and Other Stories is Cynthia Gómez's debut collection. It is a magic-soaked love letter to Oakland, brimming with feminist rage. Its twelve stories center ordinary people—Latine, queer, working class-as they wield supernatural powers against oppression, loneliness, and dread. A young queer man finds love at a magical clothing shop—and the courage to stand up to the homophobic cop...

Candi Kaine joins Carmen and Cristina on this episode to talk about her paranormal experiences, which include a very creepy doppenganger story and a shadow person. First, they read a listener story.  Find Candi Kaine's socials, YouTube and Tiktok here: https://ecstasymagic.com/ If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at call the Espooky Hot Line (3...

Terror struck the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida in June 2016. The club was hosting their weekly Latin club when a man entered and opened fire. 49 were dead and over 50 were wounded. Over 90 percent of victims were Latinos. On today's episode of Espooky Tales, Carmen reads the listener story, MJ talks about haunted islands and paranormal news about aliens and the Vatican and Cristina talks ab...

In Puerto Rico, it is said La Llorona haunts the Puente de las Calabazas in the town of Coamo. But, that's not the only haunted bridge.  In this episode, MJ shares 3 legends from Puerto Rico and Cristina shares the case of Luis Angel Diaz Castro, a trans man from Puerto Rico.  Before that, Carmen reads a listener story and they listen to the rest of it. This listener story is a little longer than...