cover of episode 79: Italy, a Murder and a Mystery: The Most Haunted Island & The Maso Murders

79: Italy, a Murder and a Mystery: The Most Haunted Island & The Maso Murders

2024/8/29
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Off the coast of Venice lies Poveglia, a small, eerie island shrouded in tales of plague victims, cremated remains, and restless spirits. A gondolier recounts chilling stories of ash-filled earth and the tormented souls of those who perished on the island, leaving a lingering sense of unease.
  • Poveglia Island, located in the Venetian Lagoon, is rumored to be haunted by plague victims and asylum patients.
  • The island's soil is said to be composed partly of the ashes of burned corpses.
  • A local legend tells of Dr. Paolo, a cruel asylum doctor who tormented patients and ultimately jumped to his death from the island's bell tower.
  • Some historians dispute the darker aspects of Poveglia's history, suggesting that much of it is folklore.

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Today, we're going to Poveglia, Italy's most haunted island, to hear stories of plague victims burned alive. Then, we're going to hear about a double murder in 1991 that shocked the entire country.

TW: Mentions of Suicide

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