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 (formerly MJ), every Friday as they share these tales and have a few laughs. Stay espooky!

Episodes

May 9, 2025 68 mins
The Spanish Inquisition lasted from 1571 to 1820, during that many were accused of witchcraft, mostly women. In this episode, Cristina tells Carmen two cases of brujas during the inquisition in Mexico. First they listen to a listener story and end with spooky recommendations (which were a little longer in this episode). 

If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at the Espooky Hot Line...
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Cristina is joined by April, also known on TikTok as Weirdspookystorytime. She shared her own paranormal story, but first Cristina reads 2 listener stories.

Follow April on social media! 

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spookygirl831?_t=ZP-8w0h8RQTIb8&_r=1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santacruzboutique831?igsh=MTZmamF4eDJxcHU1cg== 

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(00:00:00) El Jardin de Italia & the Case of Myriam Fefer
(00:07:52) El Jardin de Italia
(00:14:14) The Case of Myriam Fefer
(00:38:51) Spooky Recommendations

In Tegucigalpa, Honduras, a place that was once a normal home, then a restaurant and now different businesses. In this episode, Carmen shares the legend of el Jardin de Italiia and Cristina shares the case of Myriam Fefer from Lima, Peru. First they read a listener story and...
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It seems that El Salvador makes headlines in the US only when it pertains to violence or immigration and lately, a combination of both? Last time the country made major news was May 2021, and the news? The discovery of a mass grave and an ex-cop serial killer in Chalchuapa, a quiet town in the Santa Ana department, not very far from Guatemala. Cristina tells Carmen about Jaqueline Cristina Palomo Lima Cruz, who's death led to the d...
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You can find castle San Felipe de Lara in Izabal, Guatemala, along the banks of the Dulce River. It was constructed in the mid-17th century by the Spanish to protect themselves from the constant attacks of English pirates lurking in the Caribbean. It’s a tourist attraction today, but it has a dark past and a dark past comes with ghosts.

Cristina shares the tragic case of Floridalma Roque, a 59 year old woman who went to Guatemala fo...
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April 4, 2025 38 mins
La Mano Peluda is a Mexican radio show where people call in and tell their own paranormal stories. One of the creepiest calls from La Mano Peluda came from a young woman named Katia, whose first words were: help me, I'm possessed.

Carmen and Cristina share Katia's story, but first they read a listener story and end with spooky recommendations. 

If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail ...
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March 28, 2025 58 mins
Miriam Rodríguez nació y creció en San Fernando, Tamaulipas. Su hija menor, Karen, fue secuestrada por el cártel y, aunque la familia Rodríguez pagó el rescate, el cártel no la devolvió. Miriam se encargó de encontrar a los responsables de la desaparición de su hija. En este episodio, Cristina le cuenta a Carmen sobre el caso de Miriam Rodríguez.

If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicema...
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March 21, 2025 44 mins
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, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at the Espooky Hot Line (360)836-4486. You can also submit it on Discord!

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March 14, 2025 32 mins
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 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!

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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 childhood are getting worse, and Nena worries she’ll end up like the scary old curandera down the street. Nena prays for help, and when the mysterious Sister Benedicta arrives late one nigh...
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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 energy and that it causes tragedy for its owners and employees

Carmen tells Cristina about this cursed castle and Cristina talks about the case of Angie Peña, who went missing while jetksi...
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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 disaster and yes there was greed, toxic chemicals, negligence and flawed infrastructure.

Check out one of Espooky Tales' podcast besties: 

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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 former senator Bob Menendez' fall from grace and into prison and Carmen talks about three stories reported by Primer Impacto. First, they read a listener story and end with spooky recommenda...
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In 2001, Mexican channel, channel 5 aired a missing person announcement for Selene Delgado Lopez, which spawned an urban legend and one of the biggest internet misteries to date. 

Carmen shares the case of Selene Delgado Lopez, and a simlar case from Chicago and Cristina shares an update from a case form episode 94, Sharon Kinne aka La Pistolera. They end with spooky recommendations. 

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21 year old Julie Ann Gonzalez loved her daughter, she would do anything for her. One day, her family could not get a hold of her. Her ex-husband told them she was acting weird and that she told him she was taking off to Colorado, something they refused to believe.

Cristina shares the case of Julie Ann Gonzalez and Carmen talks about three cryptids from Latin America, El Chonchon, the Vampire Plant and the Abagoochie. First, they re...
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Cristina is joined by author Amanda B. Weaver, who shares her very strange encounter at a Macy's and talks about her amazing espooky book, No one's Gonna Take Her Soul Away.

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!

Links to Amanda's book, No One's Gonna Take Her Soul Away and her Horror Book Club Podcast:
https://...
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January 17, 2025 56 mins
When Maria was a teen, an entity began to haunt her every night. 

On this episode, Cristina and Carmen share their mom's very creepy haunting. They translated her story, which was shared last episode. First, they read a listener story. 

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!

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January 10, 2025 84 mins
Cuando era nina, un ente se la quizo llevar. Cada noche, se le subia el muerto y mas. 

La mama de Carmen y Cristina les conto su historia de terror real, y preparense porque esta seria la historia. 

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!

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January 3, 2025 45 mins
In 1977, UFOs were reported in Colares, Para and nearby surrounding cities in Northern Brazil. Local residents reported injuries were caused by the lights in the sky, and named the lights "Chupa Chupa"/ 

Cristina tells Carmen about this strange and creepy UFO case from Brazil. First they read a listener story and end with spooky recommendations.

If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail...
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Espooky Tales is on a holiday break! Here is an episode that patreon members heard a while back, but for all of you! Carmen and Cristina share their favorite zombie movies, shows and books with spoilers. 

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!

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