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Crimes of the Basquelands

Julie Garcia and Douglas De Carvalho

Crimes of the Basquelands is yet another true crime podcast, but here"s the twist, all of the crimes covered are related to The Basque Country. Did it happen in The Basque Country? Was there a Basque person or a Basque descendant involved? We"ll cover it all. Join Julie Garcia and Douglas De Carvalho (Bilbao "adoptees") as they chat about these crimes with some link, however tenuous, to The Basque Country. Ongi Etorri (welcome) to a podcast that pledges to satiate your true crime cravings while

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54:19

Headgames (Part 1)

Crimes of the Basquelands ·

2025/05/26

This week, Julie and Douglas take us to the coastal town of Castro Urdiales, where an ordinary favour between friends sets off a chain of events no one could have seen coming. In part one of this two-part episode, we unpack the early days of the investigation and the strange details that first caught the authorities’ attention.

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62:22

Txikisode 10

Crimes of the Basquelands ·

2025/01/19

Julie and Douglas are joined by special guest and friend of the pod, Goyo, to share short crime stories in the Basquelands.

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69:21

Badoo is bad

Crimes of the Basquelands ·

2024/07/23

Julie and Douglas explore the dark side of dating apps with a murderous story of deadly attraction.Content warning: this episode contains sexual themes and extreme violence

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62:39

BBK Live Music Festival Special!

Crimes of the Basquelands ·

2024/07/06

This week out professional music festival goes Tom comes go give us the Do's and Don'ts for when coming to Bilbao for our biggest music festival, a very fun chat with a very good friend sprinkled with anecdotes of mini crimes, but emphasis on the fun music experience of a festival in the basque mountains in summer. Enjoy!

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91:23

The Death of Helena Jubany (Part 2)

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2024/06/17

In the second instalment of this two-part episode into the mysterious death of Helena Jubany, Julie and Douglas continue to delve into the police investigation.

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73:04

The Death of Helena Jubany (Part 1)

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2024/06/03

The Helena Jubany case is a notorious and mysterious murder that took place in Sabadell, Catalonia, in December 2001. Helena Jubany, a young librarian, was found dead under suspicious circumstances. In this first episode, Julie and Douglas go through the case's background and the investigation's initial stages. Stay tuned for episode two to hear the rest of the story!

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103:11

Txikisode 9

Crimes of the Basquelands ·

2024/05/20

Welcome to Crimes of the Basquelands podcast, in today’s episode we discuss a number of farmers protests in the Basque Country, some trouble with marihuana dealings in the US and ambulance workers back in the Basque Country, join us on a review of some the crime news surrounding the Basque Country and it’s descendants round the world in this Txikisode.

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85:35

Spain Stole My Baby! (Part 2)

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2024/05/07

This week, Julie, Douglas and special guest Goyo return to the sofa to finish the story of the stolen children. Nearly four decades after the death of dictator, Francisco Franco, and the onset of democracy in the Spanish state, hundreds of Basque women robbed of their children and Basque children who have been robbed of their identities seek justice - at least those whose suspicions were strong enough, who were ready to fight for the truth and who had the tools and support to do so. In this episode,

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68:06

Spain Stole My Baby! (Part 1)

Crimes of the Basquelands ·

2024/04/01

This week, Julie and Douglas are joined by a special guest to tell an in-depth true crime tale. Nearly four decades after the death of dictator, Francisco Franco, and the onset of democracy in the Spanish state, hundreds of Basque women robbed of their children and Basque children who have been robbed of their identities seek justice - at least those whose suspicions were strong enough, who were ready to fight for the truth and who had the tools and support to do so. This is part one of a

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118:35

The Ensanche Circus Theatre of Bilbao

Crimes of the Basquelands ·

2024/03/16

We follow the tribulations of the ancestor to the cinema, a circus theatre's fate and the challeneges of health and safety rules from the beggining of the 1900s to today. Hear about how Bilbao came together once again in face of tragedy and showed the word how to deal with tragedy. Come listen to the touching scenes of times gonebye.

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62:41

Finger Food

Crimes of the Basquelands ·

2024/02/19

In this episode, Julie and Douglas are back in the USA. In 2005, a shocking incident at a fast-food chain involving a supposed gruesome discovery in a chili dish led to widespread media attention and significant financial repercussions for the company. This is not a tale for the squeamish!

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73:37

Txikisode 8

Crimes of the Basquelands ·

2024/02/08

In our 8th instalment of one of our favourite formats, this Txikisode includes an update on a gruesome suitcase that was discussed in a previous episode. Also, we go through a family accident in San Francisco CA; a weird casino scam in Biscay and Alava; human trafficking in San Sebastian and not to be left behind, even Pamplona features in today's episode to include all four Basque capitals in the southern Basque Country. Come discover what the good and the bad people have been up to, and all the

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27:07

Martín De Alzaga

Crimes of the Basquelands ·

2024/01/22

This week, Douglas tells a historical story set in what was to become Argentina in the 1800's and a Basque businessman who played an important role in its early development.

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29:29

Txikisode 7

Crimes of the Basquelands ·

2023/12/18

In our compact Txikisodes, Julie and Douglas tag-team to serve up quick doses of recent crime stories either unfolding in the Basque Country or intricately connected to it. This week, Julie and Douglas discuss a road rage shooting in Texas, a selection of crimes that happened during Fiestas in the Basque Country, a mysterious and shocking case involving a body inside a suitcase in Bilbao and more...Content Warning: Discussions of violent crime

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76:52

The Death of Irene Garza (Part 2)

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2023/11/27

Irene Garza, a young schoolteacher and beauty queen from McAllen, Texas, mysteriously vanished in 1960 after attending confession at a local church. If you haven't already, be sure to listen to Part One for the full context of this gripping two-episode saga. In Part Two, hosts Julie and Douglas continue to unravel the complexities surrounding Irene's case. The discovery of her lifeless body days later exposed a disturbing crime that remained unsolved for decades. Join us as we delve into the

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51:40

The Death of Irene Garza (Part 1)

Crimes of the Basquelands ·

2023/11/06

This week, Crimes of the Basquelands uncovers Part One of the story surrounding Irene Garza, a schoolteacher and beauty queen from McAllen, Texas. In 1960, after attending confession at a local church, Irene's life took a dark turn. Days later, her lifeless body was discovered, revealing a grim and shocking truth. Join hosts Julie and Douglas as they unravel the details of Irene Garza's tragic story.Content warning: mentions of sexual assault and descriptions of extreme violence

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71:03

The floods that sunk the fiestas

Crimes of the Basquelands ·

2023/10/23

In this episode and in honour of the 40-year anniversary, Julie and Douglas delve into the harrowing events of the 1983 floods. This natural disaster which happened during Bilbao's "Aste Nagusia", was a celebration turned catastrophe.As the festive spirit swept through the city, an unexpected villain emerged—the relentless rainfall. Bilbao, caught in the grips of torrential downpours, witnessed the Nervion River swell beyond its banks. What began as a joyous occasion soon transformed into a disaster

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43:28

Txikisode 6

Crimes of the Basquelands ·

2023/10/09

In our compact Txikisodes, Julie and Douglas tag-team to serve up quick doses of recent crime stories either unfolding in the Basque Country or intricately connected to it.This week's lineup is quite the whirlwind: a shocking local femicide that hits close to home, kidnapped priests in Nicaragua, and believe it or not—a Basque eel trafficking operation! Join us for swift, punchy stories that'll keep you in the know on all things Basque and crime.Content Warning: The first story details gender-based

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57:18

The Fishman of Lierganes

Crimes of the Basquelands ·

2023/09/25

In this episode, Julie and Douglas transport you to 1650, to the village of Liérganes in Cantabria, Spain. After facing hardship after the passing of her husband, a Lierganes mother sends one of her sons, Francisco, to Bilbao to learn carpentry. Tragedy struck in 1674 when Francisco vanished while swimming in Bilbao's estuary. He was presumed drowned. However, in 1679, fishermen encountered a strange creature tangled in their nets in Cadiz's bay. What they found was astonishing—a young man with

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56:13

The Galerna of 1912

Crimes of the Basquelands ·

2023/07/31

In the riveting season finale of our podcast, Julie and Douglas turn their attention to a historic and heart-wrenching event that forever marked the Basque town of Bermeo. It was February 4, 1912, when Bermeo was struck by a catastrophic storm known as a “Galerna.”This devastating natural disaster left an indelible impact on the local people and their way of life. Join us as we unravel the chain of unfortunate events that led to this tragedy, and delve into the heroic efforts made by the community

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