Weird Tales from El Paso

Weird Tales from El Paso

Welcome to the borderland’s weirdest corner… From haunted histories and eerie urban legends to ghostly encounters and unsettling folklore, join host Adrian Meza as he unravels the strange and unexplained lurking in the shadows of El Paso, Texas, and the Southwest Borderlands. Perfect for fans of the paranormal, folklore, and history — turn down the lights and step into a world where the past lingers, shadows whisper, and the spirits are closer than you think.

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March 17, 2025 43 mins

After uncovering the jail’s dark history in Part 1, we return after dark to investigate the hauntings that have made the Old Doña Ana County Courthouse and Jail one of the most haunted jails in the Southwest. With shadow figures, disembodied voices, and hidden tragedies still echoing through its halls, it’s obvious the entities still “living” inside the jail want to make themselves known, whether you want them to or not. Plus, stic...

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In Part 1 of this special two-part episode of Weird Tales from El Paso, we travel to Las Cruces to uncover the brutal history of the courthouse and jail and learn why it became synonymous with cruelty and corruption, setting the stage for all the paranormal phenomena that defines the jail in modern day.

Special Guests:

Luis Arias, Assistant Professor of Practice at The University of Texas at El Paso - Department of Criminal Justice...

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August 26, 2024 2 mins

Thanks for tuning in to Weird Tales From El Paso. This project has been a labor of love for me, and I hope you all enjoyed it. I can’t thank the guests of the podcast enough for sharing their time, expertise, and stories, and for really taking this podcast to the next level. I also want to thank all my friends and family who supported me along the way. This wasn’t an easy project to put together, and I couldn't have done it without...

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Step back in time as we unearth the haunting tales buried deep within El Paso's historic Concordia Cemetery, a place where history and the paranormal collide!

In this episode of Weird Tales from El Paso, we take you on a tour through one of El Paso’s most important and haunted locations. From long dead wild west gunfighters to tales of ghosts and satanic rituals, Concordia is overflowing with legends. Whether you're a skeptic or a ...

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El Paso High School isn't just known for its academic excellence and grand architecture—it's also one of the most haunted schools in the United States!

In this episode of Weird Tales from El Paso, we dig into the chilling history of El Paso High School. From terrifying encounters in the hallways to the tragedies that have marked this school, El Paso High is a place that refuses to let go of its past.

Plus, uncover the real and trag...

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The legend of La Llorona is one of the most enduring and terrifying tales in Hispanic folklore, and has deep roots right here in El Paso!

On this episode of Weird Tales from El Paso, we explore the tragic story of the Weeping Woman, unraveling how her legend has evolved over the centuries and why her wails continue to haunt riversides across the Southwest.

We dive into the origins of her tragic tale, its variations across cultures,...

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August 18, 2024 1 min
Welcome to the borderland’s creepiest corner…

Explore the eerie and unexplained in Weird Tales From El Paso, a podcast that explores the haunted history, urban legends, and ghostly encounters of El Paso, Texas and the Southwest Borderlands.

Join host Adrian Meza as he unravels the weird and mysterious tales that have haunted the region for generations.

Perfect for fans of ghost stories, folklore, and history - turn down the lights ...

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