The Skeleton Saint: Faith, Delusion, and Crime
Horror Story: True Paranormal Mysteries and HauntingsShow Notes
In this episode, we examine the disappearance of six-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, a medically fragile child who was last seen months before authorities were alerted. What started as a routine welfare check turned into a disturbing investigation involving deception, alleged abuse, and a mother who fled the country just days after being questioned. But this story doesn’t end with a manhunt. As investigators uncovered the beliefs that the mother had, attention turned to a controversial and often misunderstood folk saint: La Santa Muerte. Through anthropology, history, and firsthand accounts, we explore whether this figure represents something sinister... or whether fear and cultural bias have distorted her meaning. This episode contains sensitive material and explores themes of child harm, belief, and justice. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
More from Horror Story: True Paranormal Mysteries and Hauntings
On should have been a regular sunny day, harvesters in the small town of Woolpit, England, made a strange discovery. In a pit made to trap wolves that would attack their livestock, they found two children: a young boy and his older sister. They would've been considered ordinary children if it weren't for one odd detail: their skin was a bright green color. They also didn't seem to be able to speak English or any other known language. Fortunately, one of them started learning the language and was finally able to explain where they came from. But the more the town started finding out about these children, the more the mystery grew. You can find Edwin social media as @edwincov Have an idea you want to send? Send me an email or DM! [email protected] You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. Get in touch on HorrorStory.com
For centuries, hikers and travelers have seen strange beings at the top of the Santa Lucia Mountains.
This is a lesser-known, short eerie legend of Ketell, as found on Chronicon Anglicanum by Radulphi de Coggeshall. You might recognize the chronicle's name because it's the same one where the story of the Green Children of Woolpit appears. In this story, an innocent teenager that works the fields has an encounter with small demons that are planning to scare everybody in town. He soon realizes that he's the only one that can see demons and decides to keep the secret for himself. This story reached Radulphi's ears and he documented in the book as a true account. But how terrifying is it to be able to see these evil spirits? Find Edwin on social media as @edwincov or more stories at HorrorStory.com
On November 30, 1948 in South Australia, a man in a suit appeared on the beach. Despite the many efforts of detectives, scientists, and the public, the man could not be identified. What made this mystery bizarre, was that there were cryptic messages and clues that made no sense. A small rolled up piece of paper, no labels on his clothing, and no apparent signs of struggle. However, in 2022, science finally caught up with the case and the identity was revealed. But even with that information, the case still remains a mystery. You can find Edwin social media as @edwincov Have an idea you want to send? Send me an email or DM! [email protected] You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. Get in touch on HorrorStory.com
They say that if you suddenly jolt awake at 3am, the devil was just by your side. But is there more to it? Known as the "Devil's Hour" or "Witching Hour", this time of the night has some eerie reasons to be feared. We'll hear tales about how the catholic church officially categorized you as a witch if you were at between 3 and 4 in the morning and verifiable explanations with actual cases where evil and 3 AM went hand in hand. You can find Edwin social media as @edwincov Have an idea you want to send? Send me an email or DM! [email protected] You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. Get in touch on HorrorStory.com