Espooky Tales

Espooky Tales

Latin American folklore, myths, legends, haunted places and espooky cuentos del rancho. Hear the stories you grew up with like La Llorona, as well as true stories from listeners and guests. Join twins, Cristina & Carmen, every Friday for espooky stories and some laughs. Stay espooky

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The Case of Abby Hernandez
March 21, 2025

The Case of Abby Hernandez

Just days before her 15th birthday, she went missing. She was walking home from school.  On today's episode, Cristina tells Carmen about the case of Abby Hernandez. Then, they end with spooky recommendations.  If you have a spooky story to share,...
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The Exorcism of Maria Pizarro
March 14, 2025

The Exorcism of Maria Pizarro

The first exorcism to ever take place in Peru was done to a young woman named Maria Pizarro. It took place during the Spanish Inquistion.  On today's episode, Carmen tells Cristina about this exorcism. First, they read a listener story. If you have...
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The Witches of El Paso Book Club Episode
March 7, 2025

The Witches of El Paso Book Club Episode

If you call to the witches, they will come. In 1943, El Paso, Texas, teenager Nena spends her days caring for the small children of her older sisters and longing for a life of adventure. The premonitions and fainting spells she has endured since...
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Castillo Marroquin and the Disappearance of Angie Peña
Feb. 28, 2025

Castillo Marroquin and the Disappearance of Angie Peña

Castillo Marroquin is located in Chia, Colombia, a city and municipality in the department of Cundinamarca 10 km north of Bogotá. From the experiences of the Marroquin family, until the very last owners. many believe the castle is a magnet for bad...
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Gas, Greed, & Devastation- The Guadalajara Explosions (PNW Haunts and Homicides)
Feb. 21, 2025

Gas, Greed, & Devastation- The Guadalajara Explosions (PNW Haunts and Homicides)

A devastating series of explosions that rocked Guadalajara on April 22, 1992. Cristina joined PNW Haunts and Homicides to talk about this tragedy in Porltand, Oregon's sister city, Guadalajaara. They unravel the events that led to this shocking...
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Creepy Primer Impacto Stories and the Scamming Case of Bob Menendez
Feb. 14, 2025

Creepy Primer Impacto Stories and the Scamming Case of Bob Menendez

Bob Menendez was a trailblazing hard working Latino. He set records in his political career, until things took a turn for him and he found himself facing bribery charges. But he didn't stop there.  In today's episode, Cristina tells Carmen about...
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Recent Blog Posts

Haunted Cemetery in Mexico
Jan. 4, 2023

Haunted Cemetery in Mexico

What is scarier than a graveyard? Probably one with ghosts! Here are stories from a haunted cemetery in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.  Once called Panteon Santa Paula, el Panteon Belen was one of the first cemeteries in Guadalajara, Jalisco.…

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Las Poquianchis
Dec. 23, 2022

Las Poquianchis

Las Poquianchis are one of the most prolific killers in Mexico and the deadliest group of sisters.  Early Life The Gonzalez Valenzuela sisters were born in El Salto Jalisco, and would later be known as Las Poquianchis. The four sisters, f…

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Scariest Mano Peluda Case: El Caso de Josue
Dec. 17, 2022

Scariest Mano Peluda Case: El Caso de Josue

Over the years, the Mexican paranormal radio show has received terrifying calls. One of the most terrifying, was a call from a man named Josue. La Mano Peluda Radio Show La Mano Peluda is a very popular radio show in Mexico, it has been running …

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My favorite podcast!!

"I feel like I’m not even listening to a podcast because I feel like I’m sitting with 2 friends exchanging stories and making jokes! I love learning about these different legends, tales, and cases! I’…"

Luzbooze | Feb. 2, 2024

SUPER LOVE

"I love your show ! I love that you talk about all kinds of scary stories and folklore but I love y’all’s attention to detail on the Central American ! I’m Nicaraguan and I love hearing about Central …"

qrwysba | March 4, 2024

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"I came across this show when I was looking up more info for La Siguanaba. I was immediately hooked! I found a podcast in which I can identify with the hosts and was fascinated by the many folk tales …"

dandyBsad | Aug. 6, 2024
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