Espooky Tales

In 2019, a DOD report stated that sexual assault reports in the military are on the rise, every year, it's higher than the last. That could be due the number of reports just rising because more people are coming forward, but it is a fact that sexual assault happens at high numbers in the Military. A different report from 2010 stated that 120 female military service members stationed in Iraq died t...

4 year old Luz Gonzalez was run over by Jeannette Maria in front of a Brooklyn laundromat on Sunday, June 24th, 2018. Her killer remains free. Sign the petition for Luz Gonzalez here: https://www.change.org/p/james-p-o-neill-justice-for-luz-gonzalez This case does involve the death of a child, if that is something you cannot listen to, feel free to skip to 22:00 La Mano Peluda is a paranormal radi...

On father's day 2013, Rick Salinas was waiting for his daughter, Adrienne Salinas to arrive, so they could go out to eat, but she never arrived. This was very unlike her and he began to search for his daughter. Her case remains unsolved. On today's episode, Cristina tells MJ about Adrienne Salinas and MJ talks about Llorona sightings in Arizona. Anyone with information regarding the case of Adrien...

Lechuza is a proof of concept short horror film that screenwriter/producer Miguel Martinez is hoping to create, find the kickstarter to make this movie happen here. Lechuza is based on the legend of a scorned witch from latin-american folklore and Miguel describes the short film as HEREDITARY meets EVIL DEAD through a Mexican lens. Miguel joined MJ on this bonus episode of Espooky Tales to talk ab...

On February 27th, 2020, Bad Bunny got on stage on the Tonight show and performed while wearing a skirt, a white shirt and a salmon colored Jacket. The shirt read "Mataron a Alexa no un hombre con falda". They murdered Alexa, not a man in a skirt. For many, that was the first time we learned her name. Alexa Negron Luciano. She was a trans woman, murdered in Puerto Rico and her case remains unsolved...

Gods of Jade and Shadow is a historical fantasy, set in 1920s Mexico. It heavily features Mayan folklore and mythology and it is a story of love and adventure. In this Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People episode, Cristina, MJ and Carmen discuss Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Timestamps Summary: 0:00-49:40 Discussion Questions: 49:40-1:15:30 Join the Espooky Tales Book Club fo...

Every International Women's day there's marches all over Mexico, demanding justice for the femicides. One of the biggest marches happens in Mexico City. Last year, on International women's day 2022, a clip went viral. In the clip, there is a older man, wearing a pink shirt, wearing a sign, with a young girl's picture and the words, "no me olvidén, falta yo/don't forget me, I'm missing" in big whit...

A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, obscuring the view of the Sun from a small part of the Earth, totally or partially. They happen often, but rarely in very populated areas and have been experienced by humans, for the longest of times. Can you picture having no idea what an eclipse is, then suddenly, everything goes dark? Ellen Weatherford, host Just the Zoo of...

Did you know Cuba has their own version of La Llorona? She is sometimes called la Gritona. In Cuba, you can also hear the legend of La Milagrosa and tales of haunted buildings. On today's episode, Cristina and MJ bring you a few legends from Cuba, a listener story in the beginning and espooky reccomendations at the end of the episode. If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.c...

Valentine's day is right around the corner and nothing brings you closer as a haunting! Talk about a test for a relationship! On today's episode, Alexandra Cohl and Kerry share their experience, living with a ghost during peak pandemic in New York. We also chat quite a bit about horror movies and shows at the end of the podcast. Check out the links to keep up with both Alexandra and Kerry. Find Al...

Tunnels are necessary for travel, but can be very creepy! Did anyone else imagine every tunnel being haunted as a kid? Today, Cristina and MJ bring you tales of actual (allegedly) haunted tunnels in Latin America. Cristina shares tales of a haunted tunnel in Chiapas, Mexico, Bolivia and Costa Rica, while MJ tells of two tunnels in Chile and Peru. TW for mention of suicide, in the tunnel in Chile (...

Across Latin America, there are hundreds of towns that have been abandoned. Sometimes due to natural disasters and sometimes for economic reasons. Whatever the cause, these ghost towns become the subject of paranormal stories. On today's episode, MJ shares the paranormal happenings of a ghost town in Yucatan, Mexico and Cristina shares the tales of one ghost town in Argentina and another ghost tow...

Magdalena Solis and her brother were approached by the Hernandez brothers in the 1960s with a deal they could not pass up. Magdalena Solis was asked to pretend to be a goddess and go with the brothers to Yerba Buena, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. In a short time, she would become known as the High Priestess of Blood, a serial killer and a cult leader. Before that, Cristina tells guest cohost (and her t...

The word lake usually brings up memories of summer, barbecues and fun, but what about the paranormal? Sirens are said to live in lakes, ready to pull men down to their deaths in Lake Zirahuen in Michoacán, Mexico. In the Laguna de Alegria in El Salvador, there are tales of another siren, who is said to take men down with her, if she fancies them. Lake Pellegrini in Argentina contains tales of spir...

You've heard of an American Werewolf in London, but have you heard of werewolves in Latin America? In 2020, a werewolf was said to have terrorized the people of a town in Chiapas, Mexico. There's also legends of a werewolf called Lobizon in South America and a tales of a in Brazil, with sightings from the early 2000s. Cristina and MJ share these tales. First a listener story. If you have a spooky...

It's cold and snowing outside, settle around the fireplace for some spooky Christmas stories. Each host brings a new, spooky story. It’s an extra special espooky Christmas, so grab your hot chocolate, cafecito or beverage of choice and brace yourself for this spooky Christmas. Each podcast is listed in order of appearance, along with the story they are sharing. Dos Spookqueños : " Dark Christmas"...

El Salvador is home to many legends, La Siguanaba, El Cipitio, El Cadejo, but it is also home to tales of hauntings and scares. Some speak stories of haunted coffee plantations in El Salvador and a very famous but haunted shopping mall, Las Galerias, which is also tied to La Familia Guirola, who are the subject of legend dealing with the devil. Cristina shares these stories with Carmen, today's gu...

Panama is a Central American country, known for beautiful beaches, hiking trails and scenery, but it is home to many legends and myths. Tales of ghosts haunting mountains, jungles, witches and warlocks can all be heard in Panama. Aside from the ghosts and legends, there is one very real danger in Panama: the treacherous jungle. Many have gone missing, Cristina tells MJ the case of Kris Kremmers an...

Uruguay is the smallest Spanish speaking country in South America, but it also have some spooky stories! Among these legends are a haunted castle in Montevideo that belonged to a former president and la Luz Mala. First, Cristina and MJ share a listener story, if you have a story you want to send in, email it Espookytales@gmail.com Timestamps: Listener Story 4:00 Uruguay Fun Facts: 06:00 MJ's Urugu...

Does everyone's aunt have a creepy doll collection that you swore moved once? No? In today's episode, Cristina tells guest host Carmen about a haunted doll story in Monterrey, a grandfather's mysterious doll, a doll dating back to the Spanish Inquisition and a balcony of dolls in Venezuela. First, Cristina reads a spooky listener story, if you have a story you want read on the podcast, email espoo...

Two tragic train accidents occurred, almost back to back in Chile. Ever since then, people claim to hear a train at midnight, but when the train is heard, there is none in sight. Today Cristina tells MJ about the San Bernardo train accident and the legend stemming from the tragedy. MJ tells Cristina about an allegedly haunted train station in Argentina. The last 20 minutes of the episode involve a...

A mannequin so realistic it is believed to be a real corpse, La Pascualita can be found in a shop in Chihuahua, Mexico. Jose and Isela from Technically a Conversation joined Espooky Tales to tell the tale of La Pascualita, the Tlahuelpuchi, a haunted theater in Texas and more! Make sure to check out the Technically a Conversation feed for the Espooky Tales appearance on their podcast! Join the Esp...

How does a woman named Sharon Kinne end up a Mexican prison with the nickname "La Pistolera (the Gunslinger)"? In this episode, Cristina tells MJ about this wild true crime case and MJ brings recent UAP sightings in Mexico and New Mexico, but first, they share a listener story. If you have spooky stories you want us to share on the podcast, please email Espookytales@gmail.com Timestamps: Intro: 0:...

Many cultures have a day to honor their loved ones who have passed, one of the most well known holidays is Dia de Muertos, Day of the Dead. Where many people visit cemeteries with music and food, put up altars and more. On today's episode, Cristina tells guest co-host Isabel of Scary Stories from the Soul, horror stories that took place on Dia de Muertos. Both stories come from Relatos de la Noche...

Tales of Duendes (gnome-like creatures) are found all over Latin America and they are usually considered annoying and mischievous, not malicious. Except for certain tales, in which duendes are blamed when children, men, women, people go missing. Today, Cristina tells Carmen (MJ is out) about different cases from the Missing 411 subreddit involving duendes, one story that takes place in the Madidi...