The Crímenes del Más Allá podcast premieres a new episode that invites deep reflection and analysis of one of those cases where violence does not erupt all at once, but is built over the years. Under the title “The Santuaya Crime: the rage way”, host Roberto Belmont narrates a true story that took place in a small village in the north of Spain, where isolation, power conflicts and institutional indifference combined in a lethal way. HERE you can listen to the podcast.
Santuaya, a village nestled in the mist of the Ancares Lucenses, seemed a place frozen in time. In this episode, Belmont describes how the silence of the village was not absence, but a constant presence, a form of social control that ended up becoming complicit. The story begins with the arrival of Martin Berforden and Margot Poole, a couple who, without imagining it, became trapped in a deep conflict between the formal law and the so-called “uses and customs” of the territory.
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Unlike other criminal stories, the episode does not begin with a macabre discovery, but with a dirt road, notarial documents and neighborhood disputes.
Roberto Belmont exposes how, for years, the couple faced constant harassment, threats, pressure and ignored complaints, in an environment where local loyalties outweighed written legality.
The podcast details how the conflict escalated without the authorities intervening effectively.
Resentment slowly grew, fueled by the lack of answers and by a community that chose to look the other way.
This narrative allows us to understand that, in many cases, crime is not an isolated event, but the consequence of a chain of omissions.
The Epiphany night that changed everything
The episode takes the listener to the night of Epiphany 2010, the breaking point where violence finally materializes.
Roberto Belmont narrates this moment with a sober and respectful tone, avoiding sensationalism and focusing on the context that allowed the crime to occur.
After that night, silence prevailed again.
For years, the case remained unsolved, reinforcing the sense of impunity.
It wasn’t until 2016, when an excavator removed the earth, that the truth stopped whispering and came to light for good.
An approach that goes beyond crime
One of the hallmarks of Crimes of the Beyond is its ability to go beyond the violent events and explore the social, cultural and human layers behind each case.
In this episode, Belmont reflects on how rural isolation, fear of breaking the established order and institutional inaction can become triggers as dangerous as explicit hatred.
Roberto Belmont has a long track record in the analysis of real crimes and dark narratives, standing out for his thoughtful, documented and respectful style with the victims.
His experience allows him to lead the listener through complex stories without losing rigor or sensitivity.
Warning to the audience
The episode includes descriptions of violence and death, so listen with caution.
However, for those who follow this type of content, “El crimen de Santuaya: el camino de la ira” offers an in-depth look at how unresolved conflicts can turn into irreparable tragedies.
This new chapter of Crimes of the Beyond is now available on all available audio platforms, such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify, where you can also find other titles such as Paranormal Observer and The Sixth Sense.
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