A Tragedy In A Semi-Truck

A Tragedy In A Semi-Truck

From Espooky Tales by Cristina & Carmen

February 20, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 241

About this episode

The episode discusses the tragic incident involving the deaths of 53 migrants found in a semi-truck in San Antonio, TX.

On June 27, 2022, at approximately 6pm, Roberto Quintero and his crew were working, when they heard screams and rushed towards the commotion, which took them to Quintana Road in San Antonio, TX. There, they found a girl staggering near a semi-truck. Once they got closer to the semi-truck, they found bodies upon bodies, not moving, with swollen faces and blue lips. Roberto called 9-1-1, exclaiming, “There’s an 18-wheeler with about 20 dead people in the back. There’s more than 20 people, there’s 50 people! All the while the girl could be heard screaming in the background. In total, 53 migrants found in the trailer died that day- 26 Mexicans, 21 Guatemalans, and 6 Hondurans. Who can be blamed for this horrible incident, that’s been described as the deadliest immigration-related disaster? The US for its deadly immigration policies? The smugglers? The meth-fueled driver working for the smugglers? The extremely hot Texan summer? In this episode, Carmen and Cristina share this case, listen with care, it is a very difficult one. If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at the Espooky Hot Line (360)836-4486. You can also submit it on…

People in this episode

Hosts: Cristina, Carmen

Topics covered

  • immigration
  • tragedy
  • true crime
  • human rights
  • migrant deaths
  • Texas
  • smuggling

Keywords

  • migrants
  • semi-truck
  • tragedy
  • San Antonio
  • immigration policies
  • smugglers
  • human rights
  • true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Possession of Alba Diaz

Places: San Antonio, TX, Texas

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