29. The Hands Resist Him

04/12/22 • 14 min

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In February 2000, an Ebay user started an auction for a "haunted painting". By the end of the auction, the listing had over 30,000 views and 30 bids. People reported feeling violently ill after viewing the painting, which is called The Hands Resist Him. Is this work of art being haunted by its tragic past, or is this just a creepy painting?
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Music: "Journey of Demise" - David Fesliyan

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28. The Murder of Aaron Iturra

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Aaron Iturra was described as being a kind, gentle protector, but just like any other teenager, he ran with a bad crowd. After realizing that that wasn't the life for him, he turned it all around for himself and became an advocate against gang activity and violence. At around 1:30am on October 3, 1994, Aaron's mother calls 911 to report that her son was bleeding from his head in his head. 17 year old Aaron Iturra had been shot in head while he slept.
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30. The Murder of Xiomara Robles

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If you or someone you know is a victim to domestic violence, I urge you to reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) or the StrongHearts Native Helpline.
The Hotline:
1−800−799−SAFE (7233)
TTY 1−800−787−3224
1-206-518-9361 – Video phone only for deaf callers.
The Hotline Live Chat -
Text – Text START to 88788
StrongHearts Native Helpline:
1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483)
StrongHearts Live Chat -
Text – 1-844-762-8483. You will get a response that a reply text will come from a different number.
Other Resources:
Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women – Call 1-888-7HELPLINE (743-5754)
The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline – Call 1-866-331-9474 or TTY 1-866-331-8453
Xiomara Enid Robles is one of many who had their life tragically snuffed out by domestic violence. She was an aspiring cosmetologist and a wonderful mother to two children. Her whole future was taken by someone who thought that if he couldn’t have her, then no one else could. This is Xiomara's story.
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Music: "The Pain That Never Left" - David Fesliyan