Extra Anormal Podcast
Extra Anormal Podcast
May 18, 2026

Migrantes que NO Cruzaron Solos | Relatos de Terror en la Frontera

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Quick Read

Migrants seeking a better life often encounter more than just human dangers, facing spectral encounters and unexplained phenomena along perilous border crossings.
Spirits of the deceased often accompany or haunt migration routes, driven by unresolved suffering or protective instincts.
Perilous border crossings are fertile ground for paranormal activity, fueled by intense human emotions like fear, desperation, and loss.
Not all supernatural encounters are malevolent; some entities appear to guide or protect vulnerable migrants.

Summary

This episode of Extra Anormal Podcast explores harrowing supernatural experiences reported by migrants crossing borders, primarily between Mexico and the U.S., but also touching on the Yugoslavia-Romania frontier. Hosts Paco Arias and Iliana Bojorquez recount chilling first-hand accounts, including a father's spirit guiding his son, a phantom passenger on a coyote's truck, spectral assailants in a war zone, a lost child's ghost in the desert, a Veracruz neighborhood terrorized by a witch, and benevolent humanoid entities guiding desperate travelers. The narratives highlight the immense physical and emotional toll of migration, compounded by encounters with the unexplained, and underscore the deep human suffering and resilience in these dangerous passages.
These stories shed light on the extreme vulnerabilities and psychological strain faced by migrants, revealing how desperation and trauma can intersect with local folklore and supernatural beliefs. They offer a unique, often overlooked, dimension to the migration crisis, emphasizing the profound emotional and spiritual impact of these perilous journeys and the human capacity for both resilience and terror in the face of the unknown.

Takeaways

  • Migrants frequently report encounters with spirits, phantom figures, and other unexplained phenomena during their arduous journeys.
  • The physical and emotional toll of border crossings, including dehydration, exhaustion, and fear, may heighten susceptibility to perceived paranormal events.
  • Some supernatural entities are perceived as malevolent, while others act as benevolent guides or protectors for those in distress.
  • Stories from various borders, including Mexico-U.S. and Yugoslavia-Romania, reveal common themes of spectral presence and unexplained assistance or danger.
  • The podcast emphasizes the importance of empathy for migrants, acknowledging the profound losses and traumas they endure, sometimes beyond the physical realm.

Insights

1Echoes of the Dead on La Bestia

A friend of the host, Marcelo Larín, recounted his experience traveling on 'La Bestia' train. He witnessed horrific accidents where migrants lost limbs or lives. At night, he heard screams of men, women, and children, which another traveler explained were 'echoes of those who stayed here,' their souls crying for help, warning not to pay too much attention to avoid spiritual attachment.

Marcelo Larín's direct testimony to the host about his journey on 'La Bestia,' including witnessing fatal accidents and hearing disembodied screams at night.

2A Father's Spirit Guides His Son Across the Desert

Ronald, a migrant from Saltillo, Coahuila, crossed the U.S. border with his 70-year-old father, Ibrahim, after his mother's death. Ronald struggled to carry his ailing father and their belongings. After his father collapsed under a nopal, he seemingly recovered miraculously, gaining inexplicable strength and cheerfulness. Days later, as they prepared for the final leg, Ibrahim told Ronald, 'Hasta aquí te acompaño,' and vanished. A fellow migrant, Ariatna, revealed she had seen Ronald talking to himself for hours and that Ibrahim had no legs when she looked closely, indicating he had died under the nopal but his spirit accompanied his son to ensure his survival.

Ronald's personal account of his journey, his father's sudden recovery, and Ariatna's revelation about seeing Ronald alone and his father's spectral form without legs.

3The Phantom Passenger and Instant Death

Juan Carlos, a Mexican migrant, traveled in a coyote's truck with other passengers. He noticed an immobile, elderly figure with a straw hat in a corner, which he initially dismissed as an oversight. A boisterous young man, ignoring warnings for silence, taunted the old man and shook his shoulder. Immediately, the young man collapsed, convulsed, and died. The coyote, with chilling indifference, dumped the body by the road. Later, Juan Carlos learned from his cousin that the old man was a legendary entity, the spirit of an elderly migrant who died on one of the coyote's first trips and now 'takes' anyone who disturbs him.

Juan Carlos's visual observation of the phantom figure, the young man's sudden death after touching it, the coyote's cold reaction, and the cousin's explanation of the local legend.

4Assaulted by Spirits in a War Zone

Svetlana, fleeing the war in Yugoslavia in 1992 towards Romania, joined a caravan of vehicles. One night, their convoy was ambushed by five men with cold skin and visible, severe wounds (head, neck, chest). These 'assailants' were unresponsive to pleas and only gave orders. During a subsequent shootout with real guerrilleros, Svetlana and others hid and witnessed the five men 'dying' again. Later, a local guide revealed that the five men had been notorious criminals who died two weeks prior in that exact location, killed by actual guerrilleros after committing atrocities, implying Svetlana's group was assaulted by their repeating spectral loop.

Svetlana's detailed description of the five assailants' cold skin and mortal wounds, their unresponsive behavior, their 'death' during a real shootout, and the local guide's confirmation that these men had died weeks earlier.

5The Crying Child of the Desert

During a desert crossing in Sonora in 2014, a group of migrants in a covered truck heard the distinct cries of a child. Despite no child being present in their group, the cries persisted, growing more desperate. One migrant peeked out and saw a small child, about 4 years old, crying with his face in his hands. The coyote refused to stop, eventually accelerating towards the child's figure on the road. The truck passed through the child without impact. The coyote later explained that a young mother and her child had died in that area after being attacked by bandits and the child subsequently succumbed to dehydration, his spirit now wanders the desert.

The collective hearing of the child's cries, one migrant's visual confirmation of the child, the coyote's deliberate action of driving through the figure, and his subsequent explanation of the child's tragic death.

6The Witch Neighbor and Bewitched Migrants

In a Veracruz neighborhood, a caravan of Haitian migrants settled temporarily. Neighbors grew suspicious of their nightly 'ritualistic' singing and drumming. Soon, local animals (cats, dogs, chickens, goats) began disappearing, with their remains found on the streets. Neighbors blamed the Haitians, fearing theft and witchcraft. One night, a neighbor saw two 'encorvados' figures with long arms moving strangely in her backyard, easily scaling a 2-meter wall. Eventually, a Haitian child led her community to the house of a 'sweet' elderly shopkeeper, where two missing Haitian men were found drugged and disoriented. They later recounted being coerced by the old woman, who was a witch, into stealing intimate clothing and animals from neighbors for her dark rituals.

Nancy's account of the Haitian migrants' activities, the disappearance of local animals, the neighbor's sighting of 'encorvados' figures, the Haitian child's guidance, the discovery of the drugged men, and their subsequent confession about the witch's demands.

7Benevolent Humanoid Guides in the Desert

A migrant recounted encountering three tall, dark, humanoid figures with long arms in the desert. The coyote, instead of being scared, lowered his flashlight and respectfully followed their silent gestures. The first gesture led them to a hidden lagoon, providing much-needed water. The second gesture, days later, signaled them to 'get down,' just moments before border patrol vehicles passed by. The migrant later learned from the coyote that these non-interactive figures are known to guide and protect migrants in distress, appearing when help is most needed.

The collective sighting of the humanoid figures, the coyote's respectful reaction and adherence to their non-verbal cues, and the subsequent beneficial outcomes (finding water, evading patrol).

Lessons

  • Cultivate empathy and understanding for migrants, recognizing the extreme dangers and profound losses they face, which can extend beyond physical threats.
  • Be aware of the psychological toll of extreme stress and deprivation, which can lead to altered perceptions or heightened sensitivity to unusual phenomena.
  • Challenge preconceived notions and biases about unfamiliar cultures or groups, as fear and misunderstanding can misdirect blame, as seen in the 'Witch Neighbor' story.

Quotes

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"Nos está tocando escuchar el eco de aquellos que se quedaron aquí. Están, sus almas están pidiendo auxilio. No hagas caso. No les hagas caso. Lo peor que puedes hacer es como prestarle mucha atención porque entonces algo se te puede pegar. Tú duérmete tranquilo, no pasa nada."

Fellow migrant (recounted by Marcelo Larín)
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"Mi padre murió allá, pero por alguna razón mi papá me acompañó todo el trayecto porque él sabía perfectamente que si yo me daba cuenta de que él estaba muerto, yo no iba a avanzar. Yo me iba a quedar, yo lo iba a cargar hasta llegar otra vez en retroceso y posiblemente yo también hubiera muerto. Mi padre hizo lo único que podía hacer para que yo tuviera una mejor vida. No sé cómo le hizo, pero me acompañó por muchas horas hasta que se despidió de mí y me dijo, 'Hasta aquí te puedo acompañar.'"

Ronald
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"Estos tipos no son ningunos guerrilleros. Ellos son de un pueblo no muy lejano acá. Estos tipos son criminales, aprovecharon el tema de la para hacerse pasar por guerreros y asaltar y matar a una persona. De hecho, ellos eh se supo que entre los cinco violaron a una mujer. Entonces eh en algún momento pararon ellos un grupo de vehículos y no sabían que esos eran guerrilleros de verdad y ellos fueron los que le quitaron la vida."

Local guide (recounted by Juan)

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