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EPISODE · Dec 11, 2025 · 15 MIN

Unsolved & Unbelievable- The Men in the Lead Masks Case

from The Tangled Truth: True Crime, Mystery and a dash of British sarcasm · host Emma Lou

nravel real cases, real facts, while whipping a crochet project.Today we’re diving into The Lead Masks Case, one of Brazil’s most baffling unsolved mysteries.In 1966, Manoel Pereira da Cruz and Miguel José Viana were found dead on Vintém Hill under extremely strange circumstances.They wore lead masks, carried no weapons, and were surrounded by objects that made no sense for a normal day trip.The case remains unsolved — with theories ranging from science experiments and radio equipment to spiritualism, poisoning, and something much stranger.🧵 Crochet note: I’m working on a cosy little project while I tell this story — crochet along or not, NO pressure! Perfect for both YouTube viewers and podcast listeners.• Website (Crochet Patterns): https://www.peanutandp...• Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/u... YouTube: The Tangled Truth• TikTok: @TheTangledTruth• Instagram: @The_Tangled_Truth• Facebook: The Tangled Truth• Podcast: The Tangled Truth (Spotify + Apple) #LeadMasksCase #BrazilMystery #UnsolvedMystery #TrueCrimeUK #TheTangledTruth #MysteryMonday #StrangeHistory #RealFactsNoFillers #VintemHill #TrueCrimePodcast #tangledtuesday #peanutandplum

nravel real cases, real facts, while whipping a crochet project.Today we’re diving into The Lead Masks Case, one of Brazil’s most baffling unsolved mysteries.In 1966, Manoel Pereira da Cruz and Miguel José Viana were found dead on Vintém Hill under extremely strange circumstances.They wore lead masks, carried no weapons, and were surrounded by objects that made no sense for a normal day trip.The case remains unsolved — with theories ranging from science experiments and radio equipment to spiritualism, poisoning, and something much stranger.🧵 Crochet note: I’m working on a cosy little project while I tell this story — crochet along or not, NO pressure! Perfect for both YouTube viewers and podcast listeners.• Website (Crochet Patterns): https://www.peanutandp...• Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/u... YouTube: The Tangled Truth• TikTok: @TheTangledTruth• Instagram: @The_Tangled_Truth• Facebook: The Tangled Truth• Podcast: The Tangled Truth (Spotify + Apple) #LeadMasksCase #BrazilMystery #UnsolvedMystery #TrueCrimeUK #TheTangledTruth #MysteryMonday #StrangeHistory #RealFactsNoFillers #VintemHill #TrueCrimePodcast #tangledtuesday #peanutandplum

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nravel real cases, real facts, while whipping a crochet project.Today we’re diving into The Lead Masks Case, one of Brazil’s most baffling unsolved mysteries.In 1966, Manoel Pereira da Cruz and Miguel José Viana were found dead on Vintém Hill under...

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