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Apr 2025
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UFOS, Occultists, Murder Schemes: The De...

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Brazil, 1966. Two men in suits were found dead on a hill, surrounded by odd notes, and wearing lead eye masks. With no sign of violence, police were baffled. Theorists linked the men to occult rituals, criminal conspiracy, and maybe even alien contact. Keep up with us on Instagram @theconspiracypod! Have a story to share? Email us at conspiracystories@spoti ... Show More
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