Abi introduces the topic before breaking down early legislation that supported the eugenics movement. 

Buck v Bell went to the Supreme Court on the basis that individuals with criminal history currently detained may be sterilized so as not to contribute low-IQ criminals to society.

Doctors soon saw the benefits of selecting who may reproduce and moved onto the racial agenda. Statements are read from witnesses who saw the mistreatment of Mexican American women during child labor. 

The whistleblower, nurse Dawn Wooten, described how forced hysterectomies would occur with non-English speaking patients. Other witnesses also described how doctors manipulated women.

Abi reads statements from detained immigrants from the Irwin County Detention Center in Georgia. Sources:

https://www.aclu.org/news/immigrants-rights/immigration-detention-and-coerced-sterilization-history-tragically-repeats-itself

https://embryo.asu.edu/pages/buck-v-bell-1927

https://unidosus.org/blog/2021/12/16/the-long-history-of-forced-sterilization-of-latinas/

https://www.justsecurity.org/72587/the-u-s-bears-international-responsibility-for-forced-sterilization-of-women-in-ice-detention/

https://projectsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/OIG-ICDC-Complaint-1.pdf

The women go on to discuss sex crimes in the medical field.

At 53:00 Abi shares the traumatic case of the Brazilian doctor who SA’d his patients as they were undergoing a c-section with others just feet away from him in the operating room. 

Intensely unsettling attack on a child mentioned at 55:25 where a 6-year-old girl was assaulted by classmates with the teacher present:

https://texasscorecard.com/local/parents-demand-answers-for-alleged-sexual-assault-of-6-year-old-girl-in-plainview-isd/

Daniela shares how her family was affected by events in the past.

The episode closes with updates on immigrant policies in the state of Florida.

The film Madres is directed by Ryan Zaragoza and depicts the experiences of a Mexican-American couple in the 1970s. The film's message is inspired by actual events that took place in the United States.

Abi reads the synopsis and explanation of the plot from 5:01 to 11:20. The women discuss thoughts on the film and discuss where horror films may be heading when it comes to minorities and their fears. 

Fears portrayed through surrealism and horror elements gives the audience the uneasiness of feeling out of place or unsafe which is often how minorities feel when facing racism.

Abi pulls out her rusty science knowledge and shares evolutionary theories and genetics before introducing the Eugenics Movement in the United States.

Daniela shares tales of the paranormal in different locations with natural disasters in their history. Could trauma tether souls to a piece of land?

In the year 1950, life changed for 18-year-old Jacqueline Cadow of Paradis, Louisiana.

One night, she heard a “wolf whistle”outside her home, and from February until her wedding day in October, she would consistently hear the whistling. The stranger became known as the Phantom Whistler.

No matter where she tried to hide, the anonymous whistler would be heard nearby in the dark of the night.

The women discuss theories surrounding the mystery.

Abi reads an article about an urban legend that circulated on Reddit. Interestingly, a cryptid previously mentioned in an earlier episode, may tie into the urban legend. This episode has three chilling reasons to be afraid if you hear whistling.

The women then share stories from life that freaked them out.

Abi tells the horrifying story of how two brothers chose to murder their family. A thunderstorm is actively happening throughout the recording and can be heard in the background*

Homeschooled and largely secluded with their family in a suburb of Oklahoma, teen brothers Robert and Michael Bever spent much of their free time researching serial killers. They grew more and more attracted to the notoriety and fame and thus planned to use their seclusion to their advantage. Had it not been for a 911 call, the young killers may have gotten away with more than they did, luckily there was some justice.

TW: graphic material

Daniela shares the history behind efforts to populate the French territories in early America. Women were sent on ships from the old country to serve as Christian wives of men establishing areas of New Orleans, and parts of Mississippi. Back in Europe, how women were chosen, and at what ages, makes this part of history dark and troubling. Over time, the women delivered to these areas by ship were viewed as mysterious to the locals, causing many to believe these women were supernatural beings. 

The women discuss vampire representation in media and theories on their origins. The episode closes with how they would choose to live as vampires should they ever have to.

Treasured math teacher Colleen Ritzer was killed by one of her students in October of 2013.

Philip Chism committed a gruesome crime at just 14 years old and would go on to reoffend following his detainment during his trial. His defense led with a psychotic break being reason for “snapping”, had it not been for surveillance cameras installed at the school in addition to the chilling clues left behind, he may have gotten an easier sentence due to mental illness.

The women discuss the trial as well as developments after his arrest. TW: sexual assault, graphic material

Daniela shares information on the church known as La Luz del Mundo, the Light of the World. Founded by Aarón Joaquín Gonzalez in 1926, the church claims to be the only “true” church which can provide eternal salvation to its followers. Practices by leaders known as “apostles” have come to light as survivors report what occurred behind closed doors.

The women discuss the HBO docuseries titled Unveiled: Surviving La Luz del Mundo.

TW: child sexual abuse, grooming, graphic material Source:

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/dec/06/unveiled-hbo-max-la-luz-del-mundo

https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2022/12/06/unveiled-la-luz-del-mundo-hbo

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-06-03/as-sex-abuse-trial-starts-proceedings-could-pull-back-curtain-on-la-luz-del-mundo-church

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Luz_del_Mundo

https://www.univision.com/noticias/criminalidad/naason-joaquin-complice-susana-medina-oaxaca-condenada-a-libertad-condicional-y-evita-la-carcel

https://nationworldnews.com/fugitive-now-a-search-priority-in-la-luz-del-mundos-case-of-pedophilia/

https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/woman-sentenced-to-4-years-for-role-in-megachurch-sex-crimes/

The women celebrate their three year anniversary of the podcast and chat before introducing the topic of the episode. Daniela defines astral projection and how the experts say it can be achieved. Many claim this is a safe practice, however, there are dangers of the unknown realm. TW: rape Sources:

https://www.bustle.com/life/is-astral-projection-real-literal-out-of-body-experiences-psychics-mediums

https://www.livescience.com/27978-astral-projection.html

https://www.bustle.com/life/how-to-experience-astral-projection-astrologer-psychic

https://www.reddit.com/r/AstralProjection/comments/n34zh5/astral_projection_quick_start_guide/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AstralProjection/comments/1127hag/give_me_your_strange_oneliners_from_the_other_side/

https://www.paranormalcatalog.net/unexplained-phenomena/can-astral-projection-kill-you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTP-gMiNphw

https://astralhq.com/astral-travel-dangers/

https://astralhq.com/demonic-astral-projection/

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/astral-sex

https://astralhq.com/astral-travel-stories/

https://www.reddit.com/r/shortscarystories/comments/i8sspl/my_first_astral_projection_experience/

https://medium.com/konsciously/lucid-dreaming-and-astral-travel-a25daff99968