In this episode of Citegeist, I investigate the legend of Armando and Inez, the family said to have lived in the house, and the historical records that might help place their story. We’ll look through census records, land claims, old newspapers, and family histories...and find ourselves asking why a tale told with such confidence leaves out so many verifiable details.
The Double Eagle story may be difficult to prove, but the accounts of lavender perfume, a woman in white, and a seemingly emptied wine bottle keep the mystery alive. Listen through and decide for yourself: are these echoes of a real tragedy, or a local legend that grew into a haunting?
0:00 - Intro
1:37 - Alleged History
10:41 - What the Restaurant Says About the Home
12:24 - What the National Register Says About the Home
13:20 - Debunking Señora "Carlotta"
14:03 - Searching for Armando
15:25 - The History of Mesilla
19:00 - Why the Archive is Sparse
20:13 - The Newspaper Article
22:00 - Cracking the Case?
26:19 - First Publication of the Armando & Inez Story
26:48 - Skeptics Weigh In
29:05 - My Suspicions...The Script
31:50 - Paranormal Experiences
35:52 - Outro
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