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 work…

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 Monter…

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 Esp…

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 Es…

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 eac…

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 o…

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…

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/@esp…

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 wa…

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 …

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 listen…

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 spoo…

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 disc…

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 Espookytale…

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,…

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 Discor…

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 Espookytal…

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 Espookyta…

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 abou…

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…

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 lea…

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 …

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 …

Homero Gómez González was a Mexican environmental activist, agricultural engineer, and politician. He was a manager of El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Preserve, and he was very vocal about saving them. Untl the day he vanished. He was found dead about 3 weeks after his disappearance and many believe he was targeted because of his activism. Before the …

Nursery rhymes are told to kids for fun and learning but some of them have some intertesting origins and strange words. In this episode, Cristina tells Carmen about the possible origins of Sana Sana, Colita de Rana and other dark nursery rhymes that neither one of them had heard before. But first, Carmen reads the listener story. If you have a spoo…

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! Check out Cristinaa's new daily podcast A Little Bit de Todo wherever you listen to podcasts Listen to Carmen and Cristina talk about Lat…

MJ shares three different legends from the Mexican state of Zacatecas and Cristina shares the case of Victoria Pamela Salas, a femicide that took place 2017 in Cuidad Mexico. First, Carmen reads a listener story and they end with spooky recommendations. There are some tangents involving Kendrick Lamar, Drake and the Canadian teen drama, Degrassi. I…

MJ shares the Legend of the Tree of Life and the Legend of the Black Monolith from Zacatecas, Cristina talks about a true crime case from Chihuahua, known as the Chihuahua Ripper and in the beginning, Carmen reads 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…

Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia blends together Mexican horror movies and dark occultism. We follow Montserrat, who has always been overlooked. She's a talented sound editor, but she's left out of the boys' club running the film industry in '90s Mexico City. And she's all but invisible to her best friend Tristán, a charming if faded soap ope…

Flordelis Dos Santos De Souza was a famous gospel singer, pastor, congresswoman and known as the Mother of Brazil. A supermom who saved kids in need, she adopted 55 kids. One day, her fame and fortune came crashing down. On this episode of Espooky Tales, Cristina shares the story of Brazil's supermom, MJ talks about a haunted house in Chile and Car…

The LeBaron Cult murdered people from 1974 to 1988 and it has roots in Chihuahua, Mexico. On today's episode, Cristina tells Carmen and MJ about the murders committed by LeBaron cult and the cult's downfall. MJ shares different legends about solar eclipses and Carmen reads the listener story. If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@…

The LeBaron Cult murdered people from 1974 to 1988 and it has roots in Chihuahua, Mexico. On today's episode, Cristina tells Carmen and MJ about the history of the LeBaron cult and how they ended up in Mexico. MJ shares three stories, one from La Mano Peluda, another from her parents and the third from Podcast Extranormal. FIrst, Carmen reads the l…

This week we’re exploring the haunted history of Port Townsend, WA at the Point Wilson Lighthouse in Fort Worden State Park, with Cristina from Espooky Tales. The current Keeper of the Light, Mel, guides us to the top of the lighthouse. Sharing history, paranormal encounters, and some exciting things currently happening here. Join us as we share wh…

The First Omen is a prequel to the 1976 movie, The Omen. In the First Omen, a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, but she encounters a darkness that causes to question her faith. We get the answer to how Baby Damien came to be and what is up with Father Brennan. Watch it in a theater near you April 5th, 20…

On this episode of Espooky Tales, Cristina, Carmen and MJ share different legends from Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Including El Baca, the Loogaroo and La Rubia de las Americas. First, Something Scary podcast shared an espooky story for us and then Carmen reads a story from a listener. Check out Something Scary on your podcast app or on YouTub…

Miriam Rodriguez was born and raised in San Fernando, Tamaulipas. Miriam's youngest daughter, Karen, was taken by the cartel and even though the Rodriguez family payed the ransom money, the cartel did not return Karen. Miriam then took it upon herself to find those responsible for her daughter's disappearance. On this episode, Cristina tells Carmen…

Erica Alonso was last seen February 2015. A few months later, she was found dead off of the Ortega highway. Her death was ruled an overdose, but her family continues to seek justice. change.org petitition for Erica Alonso's case: https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-erica-alonso Facebook page for Erica Alonso: https://www.facebook.com/WeLoveEricaAl…

Edwin and Michelle of Scary Mystery Surprise join Espooky Tales today to tell their paranormal experiences, which are espooky! Tales of haunting hands, creepy houses, shadow people and paranormal experiences while recording podcasts. First, they read a listener story. Don't forget to check out Cristina over on Scary Mystery Surprise and check out a…

On this episode, Cristina tells Carmen different legends from the Mexican state of Michoacan. First, they listen to a longer listener story. Thank you so much for sending your stories! 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 Disco…

Guadalajara, Jalisco is known for many things, including it's historic landmarks, which are super haunted. On today's episode, Cristina tells Carmen about different haunted places in Guadalajara. Including Hospicio Cabanas, El Palacio de las Vacas and the Clover lawn house. First, they read a listener story and end with spooky recommendations, but …

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 …

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. Thank you so much for sending your stories! If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a v…

Thank you so much for sending your stories! 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! Listen to Carmen and Cristina talk about Latin American history on Historias Unknown on any podcast app: pod.link/1618282564 For more spo…

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 Alma…

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 allegedl…

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! Th…

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 …

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 th…

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…

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 abo…