Ep 11 - Lost Innocence: The Tragic Excorcism of Arely Naomi Proctor

Welcome back, fellow sleuths, to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today, we delve into a deeply tragic and complex story that unfolded in 2021 — the exorcism and subsequent death of Arely Naomi Proctor. Arely, whose life was cut short in an extreme religious ritual, is remembered for her vibrant spirit and the joy she brought to those who knew her.This heartrending event, mired in controversy and deep-rooted beliefs, challenges our understanding of faith and how religion is a powerful tool, sometimes for the worst. We want to ensure that we emphasize the utmost sensitivity and respect for Arely's memory and the profound impact of her loss on her community and beyond. Join us as we seek to unravel the layers of this story, looking for lessons and understanding in a situation that broke our hearts and left us with many questions. Today's coffee was brought to you by Mugshots Coffee enter airhorn noises. So hold on to your hats, folks, and stay spooky!Trigger Warning: This episode discusses themes related to the tragic death of a child and religious rituals that may be distressing to some listeners.Case Notes: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10815633/Mother-uncle-grandfather-charged-torturing-girl-3-death-performing-exorcism.htmlhttps://medium.com/chalkoutline/the-exorcism-of-arely-naomi-proctor-908e0b2b03a9https://www.the-sun.com/news/5312377/mom-daughter-died-exorcism-chilling-words/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/arely-naomi-proctor-death-alleged-exorcism-san-jose-church/https://fox17.com/news/nation-world/mom-charged-in-toddler-daughters-death-after-alleged-exorcism-says-it-is-what-it-is-arely-proctor-claudia-hernandez-san-jose-californiahttps://apnews.com/article/religion-arrests-california-child-abuse-san-jose-7700a0e887b815b1cf3f5a5406b78c9chttps://nypost.com/2022/05/10/brandon-cuellars-accused-kidnapper-linked-to-another-tots-death/https://churchleaders.com/news/427005-pastor-family-members-trisl-childs-exorcism-death.htmlhttps://www.npr.org/2022/05/14/1098950947/exorcism-girl-death-relatives-arrestedClaudia Elisa Santos Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@elisaasantos713Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.