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The Legend of La Llorona

Season 1 Episode 7 | 5m 34s

The legend of La Llorona, the “weeping woman,” has terrified generations. This female ghost wanders in the darkness, crying as she searches for her children--the children she murdered. Some even say that she will capture other kids in her desperation. How could a murderous mother become such a cultural symbol?

Aired: 07/02/19
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