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April 24, 2025 45 mins

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Deep in the ancient canals of Xochimilco, Mexico, lies a place unlike any other. Trees filled with hundreds—if not thousands—of decaying, glassy-eyed dolls sway in the breeze. Their cracked faces stare into nothing… or maybe right into your soul.

This isn’t the set of a horror film. It’s real. And the story behind it is even more disturbing.

In this episode of Total Conundrum, we take you to the infamous Island of the Dolls, where legend and reality collide. Who was Don Julián Santana? What really happened to the little girl he believed drowned near his island? And how did this isolated man’s obsession turn into one of the creepiest destinations in the world?

Inside this episode, we cover:

The mysterious origin story of the Island and the girl who supposedly drowned Don Julián’s reclusive life and his descent into paranoia—or spiritual duty? The chilling collection of dolls he hung to appease spirits Paranormal activity reported by tourists and investigators A visit from the Ghost Adventures team and their creepy findings Why this island became a cultural icon and haunted tourist hotspot Bonus segments like Haunted Yelp Reviews, Red Flags: Paranormal Edition, and a special appearance by Winkers McCreeps

From true legend to terrifying lore, this is a journey you won’t forget.

Some spirits move on. Others hang around… suspended from trees.

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