Island of the Dead Dolls



Where can you find mutilated plastic children mounted on trees? La Isla de las Muñecas or Island of the Dolls in Mexico and one of the next stops on Destination Truth's crypto-tour of the world. Why dolls on trees? The man responsible didn't take this secret to his grave in 2001.

The gist of the story begins with Don Julián Santana who lived on the island for fifty years as a hermit despite having a wife and family. Shortly after arriving on the island he believed it to be haunted by a young girl who drowned while visiting the island. Some thought he fished dolls out of the canal because he was mad and was convinced they were real children. The truth is whenever he spotted a doll floating by he retrieved and placed it on a tree. Thus, appeasing the spirit and protecting himself from evil. One doll wasn't enough though. He soon turned the whole island in to a shrine dedicated to the poor young girl. He even traded home grown vegetables for old dolls to add to the collection.

Don Julián was found dead by his nephew in the very same canal the girl drowned in. Some believe there may have been foul play as Don often heard voices in the water calling to him. Beckoning him to come in. Since his passing, La Isla de las Muñecas has become one of Mexico's creepiest tourist attraction. Each doll is believed to be fueled with the paranormal energy of the girl. They supposedly move and whisper to travelers, offering an invitation to their home. Upon visiting the island, you must bring an offering of a doll, candles and hard candy to appease the spirit. But is she the only one? Some think Don Julián also haunts the property warding off visitors. I warn you not to trespass on La Isla de las Muñecas. It is private property and you need permission from Don Julián's nephew Anastasio Velasquez.

Will Josh and his crew encounter the spirit girl or discover La Isla de las Muñecas is nothing but another hot spot for "dark tourism" enthusiasts?
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Comments

Anonymous said…
The story was nice but , you could have mentioned some more facts :-)
Anonymous said…
The guy from the video is now DEAD.
Anonymous said…
i agree , you needed more facts :)
Anonymous said…
i'm told that now he also haunts the island with the little girl they both drowned in that river
Anonymous said…
i hate this island cause it is horror and i will find it wh.........................................................................................ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Anonymous said…
this is from nilofer
Anonymous said…
I am in island now nothing horror if you don't belive go and see i am Doll 1 HAHAHAHAHHHHA bachalo apne aap kooooo
Anonymous said…
Nilofer HAHAHAHAHHHHA bachale apne aap kooooo Doll 1
Anonymous said…
Niloferrr onlyyyyyy Dolls
Anonymous said…
Facts should be public and clear
Anonymous said…
Just watched Destination Truth in OLN covering this island of dolls and they've collected evidence both audio and video that the island is indeed haunted.
Anonymous said…
OMG!! I think I watched this video in my history class freshman year!!! In mr Butcher's!
Anonymous said…
The girl and don do haunt the island together. Don does not believe that tourists have HIS permission instead of his nephew, so that is why he threatens people.
Anonymous said…
im so into this but that video didnt help me with my search!!im only ten but im serious i need some books about island of the dolls or more and more facts!
and can yall believe the spirt of the girl was calling him to the river?and did he finally answer the spirt's call?when i grow up im so going there no matter how scary it can or could be!!
Anonymous said…
hey its me again the ten year old!!
i wanna study this place but wish me good luck for when im twenty something cuz im going to island of the dolls!!and if i never speak bck in these years then i was killed at island of the dolls or just got scared to death or maybe just got injured!{the years}{2021-2025}well im still ten but still all wish me good luck ill rlly need some!!!!
Anonymous said…
why do yo have to give the dolls an offer? Mayeb you should have been more specific or added more facts and details. :)

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