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48: Adolfo Constanzo: The Narcosatanists & The Matamoros Cult Killings

Mar 26, 2021
Adolfo Constanzo, a leader of the Narco Satanists, controlled a cult involved in brutal rituals and sacrifices. He practiced dark magic, manipulated his followers, and attracted high-profile clients. Adolfo's group recruited new members through murder and tested their loyalty. The podcast explores his disturbing world, magical abilities, and his eventual arrest.
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Quick takeaways

  • Adolpho Constanzo attracted wealthy clients, including drug traffickers, who sought his magical protection and advice for smuggling drugs.
  • Constanzo's insatiable greed ultimately led to his downfall when corrupt police discovered their drug stash and arrested the cult members.

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Adolpho Constanzo: The Leader of the Matamoros Cult Killings

Adolpho Constanzo, known as the leader of the Narcosatanicos, was a highly evil individual responsible for the brutal Matamoros cult killings. Born in Miami, Florida, Constanzo was raised in a belief system called Paolo Mayumbo, an Afro-Cuban religion that involved animal sacrifice and dark magic. He was taught that human sacrifice was the most powerful form of ritual and he indulged in performing violent rituals with his followers. Constanzo attracted wealthy clients, including drug traffickers, who sought his magical protection and advice for smuggling drugs. His rituals involved feeding his Nanga, a black iron cauldron filled with animal parts and human remains. The group embarked on a murder spree, eventually targeting an American college student named Mark Kilroy, whose gruesome killing gained significant media attention. The police eventually discovered the cult's activities, leading to the arrest of some members and the uncovering of multiple buried bodies. Constanzo and a few followers attempted to flee but were eventually caught by authorities.

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