The Tunnel of Death

February 11, 2025 00:13:26
The Tunnel of Death
Brian's Spain Domain
The Tunnel of Death

Feb 11 2025 | 00:13:26

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Show Notes

In the fall of 1937, smack in the middle of the Spanish Civil War, a grim and dastardly crime was committed against Franco sympathizers who were trying to flee persecution from the left-wing factions. They were led into thinking that there was a tunnel in the neighborhood of Usera that took them safely to the other side. But no tunnel existed. The only thing that awaited them was a trap by members of a secret police force. They robbed, tortured and murdered them. Listen to more about this heinous war crime. Thank you to Marina for becoming the latest member […]

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