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 of his boyfriend.

On today's episode, Cristina tells Carmen about the real life case that inspired the movie Borderlands (2007) and the Mexican killer that inspired Hannibal Lecter. Carmen reads a story abut Nahuales from La Mano Peluda. First, they read a listener story and end with spooky recommendations.


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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.

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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 Gonzalvez. First, they listen to a story from a listener!

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

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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 Altamira, Brazil. First, they listen to a story from a listener!

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

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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 have a spooky story to share, email [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at call the Espooky Hot Line (360)836-4486. You can also submit it on Discord!

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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 spooky story to share, email [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at call the Espooky Hot Line (360)836-4486. You can also submit it on Discord!

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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 episode contains stories about tellers who question if the entity is good or evil and what should be done with it. Okay, ready to get spooked?

Thank you to the following for sharing your stories:

theirego

aqualocko

Ricky Mann

glitter-moss

the_scarry_lobster

STARZARE_PR3TTY

DEEJAY_707

Content Warnings: hauntings, unreality

EVENTS: The True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival will be held on July 12-14, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. Join other ethical true crime podcasters, victim advocates, and paranormal creators for a weekend full of panels, round tables, and live shows. Head to www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com/tickets to purchase your early bird tickets.

Well, that does it for this episode. If you’d like to submit your own personal spooky tale to be read on the show, head to HauntedPod.com and click on the link to submit your story. You can also e-mail me at [email protected]

Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive review on apple podcasts or your podcast player of choice, it really does help us out. You can find us on Twitter @podcast_haunted, Instagram: @Itshauntedwhatnow, or at hauntedpod.com

Production assistance by Jesse Hawke

Writing assistance by Sherilyn Reyes

The official composer & audio engineer for the show is Nico at We Talk of Dreams; check him out on Twitter @wetalkofdreams or wetalkofdreams.com

Until next time…did you hear that?

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 havoc?

Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with your story attached, email Ayden at [email protected], send a DM on social media. or visit SustoPodcast.com to be shared on the show! Become a Patron here!"

Espooky Tales will be back in the new year! Stay Espooky!

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, when the cult flees Spain. First, they read a listener story.

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

Check out Lanie's new podcast: Tracing Darkness

Check out Carmen and Cristina talk about Latin American history on Historias Unknown
You can also find Carmen and Cristina talking about internet chisme on their new Youtube, Chronically Online Con Cafecito

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