The Most Popular Urban Legends From All 50 States

La Mala Hora – New Mexico

La Mala Hora haunts New Mexico during the witching hour seemingly every night. She tends to stalk people who are driving alone in the country backroads. Apparently, she can make people go insane... Those who see her go crazy soon after their encounter and sometimes die.

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