The Lead Masks Case: The Mystery of Vintém Hill
About this episode
This episode explores the mysterious deaths of two Brazilian technicians found with lead masks in 1966, delving into various theories surrounding the case.
In August of 1966, two Brazilian electronics technicians were found dead on a hillside outside Niterói, dressed in suits and handmade lead masks, with a cryptic schedule and no clear cause of death. They had told their wives they were going one place and quietly went somewhere else entirely...and whatever they swallowed that evening was never identified. Sixty years later, the case remains officially unsolved, with theories ranging from a self-administered ritual gone wrong to robbery, espionage, and contact with the unexplained. Head over to our Hidden History YouTube channel to WATCH this episode: https://www.youtube.com/@HiddenHistoryPod If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Hidden History to never miss an episode! Hidden History is a Rewind Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios Follow us on Social Instagram: @RewindStudios TikTok: @RewindStudios YouTube: @HiddenHistoryPod Episode Sponsor: Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://www.Quince.com/hidden . Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.
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