Paranormal Phenomena

 By Aaron Perez Published 9/24/2025 Image Credit: Expedia      In a previous post on my Paranormal Phenomena blog, titled Ciudad Juárez: City of Ghosts, I explored the spectral undercurrents of this vibrant border city. But the hauntings of Ciudad Juárez demand a closer look, especially at the Plaza de Armas, where the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe and the bronze statue of Tin Tan weave chilling tales into the fabric of this frontier town. Nestled on the edge of Mexico and the United States, Juárez thrums with a history of Apache raids, revolutionary clashes, Prohibition-era smuggling, and modern-day struggles. Beneath the mariachi melodies and bustling street vendors, locals whisper of restless spirits that refuse to fade. Let’s dive deeper into the phantoms haunting the cathedral and the playful, yet eerie, Tin Tan statue. Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe     The Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, a neoclassical gem in downtow...

By Aaron Perez Published 9/10/2025 Image Credit: El Paso Times      The latter half of the 20th century has been plagued by notorious serial killers, some who earned infamy such as Ted Bungy, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and El Paso's own infamous Richard Ramirez, also known as the Night Stalker. Though Richard Ramirez was known to have lived in and frequent El Paso, Texas, he is known to have terrorized South California. However, El Paso did have an active serial killer in the 1980s, one that earned the infamous name of The Desert Killer.  Backgrount of The Desert Killer     The Desert Killer, known by  David Leonard Wood, was born on June 20, 1957, in San Angelo, Texas, into a family that appeared stable on the surface. As the second of four children, he relocated to El Paso in the 1960s when his father secured an executive position at the El Paso Electric Company. However, family life was marred by his mother's mental health struggles, including...

Aaron Perez Published 9/2/2025 Image credit: Netnoticias.mx      Camino Real, often referred to as El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (the Royal Road of the Interior Lands), is far more than a local street—it's a thread in the tapestry of North American history. Established in the late 16th century, this 1,600-mile trail stretched from Mexico City all the way to Santa Fe, New Mexico, serving as a lifeline for Spanish colonization, trade, and cultural exchange. It was blazed in 1598 by explorer Juan de Oñate, who led expeditions northward, crossing indigenous footpaths and forging connections between distant empires. In Ciudad Juárez, the trail passed through the strategic El Paso del Norte (Pass of the North), where the Rio Grande provided a natural crossing point. This area, now split between Juárez and El Paso, Texas, was a crucial hub for caravans carrying silver, mercury, livestock, and missionaries. The route facilitated the spread of Spanish influence, including the e...