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Oct 2022
35m 10s

Boogeymen: El Coco

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On the Day of the Dead, a shrouded monster stalks Mexico City — hiding in plain sight, watching for disobedient children. And in the stillness of the night, as the darkness becomes boundless, El Coco appears to snatch its victims away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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