In 1959, nine experienced hikers set out on an expedition through the Ural Mountains of Soviet Russia. But when they failed to return, a search party discovered their tent abandoned and cut open from the inside, with the hikers' belongings still inside and their bodies scattered across the snowy mountainside.

In this episode, we dive into the mysterious Dyatlov Pass incident and retrace what happened to the group in the days leading up to their deaths. From the strange circumstances surrounding the abandoned tent to the injuries and unanswered questions that followed, we'll explore the investigation and the many theories that have kept this case alive for decades.

Was there a natural explanation for what happened or is there something about the Dyatlov Pass incident that we’ll never be able to explain?

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Episode Sources:

The Dyatlov Pass Incident: Why the Hiker Deaths Remain a Mystery by Becky Little

The Grim Theories Behind the Dyatlov Pass Incident by Aimee Heidelberg

3 most OUTRAGEOUS theories about the Dyatlov Pass Incident by Nikolay Shevchenko

The Overwhelming Force of Dyatlov Pass | dyatlovpass.com

For centuries, stories of a mysterious woman wandering near rivers and waterways have been passed down throughout Latin America and the American Southwest. Known as La Llorona, or the Weeping Woman, she is said to roam the night crying out for her lost children… and those who hear her cries may have reason to be afraid.

In this episode of Haunted Hangout, we dive into the origins of La Llorona, the different versions of her tragic story, and the reported encounters that have kept this legend alive for generations. Is La Llorona simply a centuries-old cautionary tale, or could there be something more behind the stories of the Weeping Woman?

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This episode was written and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music.

Episode Sources:

The Origin of La Llorona by Amy Fuller

La Llorona in Juvenile Hall by Bess Lomax Hawes

The Legend of La Llorona: The Weeping Woman of Mexican Folklore by John O. West

The Legend Of La Llorona, The Vengeful Spirit Of The Southwest Who Drowned Her Own Children by Gina Dimuro

La Llorona | britannica.com

Lorelei | britannica.com

Banshee | britannica.com

La Llorona: The Weeping Woman | austinghosts.com

Reddit Thread

HISTORY (2026, Feb 26). La Llorona: The Ghost That Crossed Borders | MonsterQuest: Origins [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s384dmF7a_Y&t=347s

It's time for another round of Listener Lore, where we share some of the creepiest paranormal experiences sent in by our listeners.

In this volume, you'll hear about a haunted nursing home where ghostly children, a mysterious man in a top hat, and eerie black dogs left staff questioning what they witnessed. We'll also dive into a terrifying haunted house encounter possibly involving a demon, and a chilling near-death experience that preceded unexplained activity at an abandoned dance hall.

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This episode was edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music.