In August 1966, two Brazilian electronics technicians were found dead on Vintém Hill near Niterói, Brazil. Beside their bodies lay strange instructions, a bottle of water, and a notebook containing cryptic notes. But the most disturbing discovery was that both men wore homemade lead masks covering their eyes. There were no obvious signs of violence, and the exact cause of their deaths was never conclusively established. What had brought these two men to the hill, what were they expecting to witness, and what did the mysterious instructions mean? Decades later, the Lead Masks Case remains one of Brazil’s most baffling unsolved mysteries—a chilling story of unexplained deaths, strange experiments, and questions that may never be answered. If you enjoy the episode please feel free to like and subscribe to be informed when new ones comes out. Sources and research. Evil Uncovered is a true crime podcast. Episodes are researched using publicly available sources, which may include books, newspaper archives, websites, podcasts, court and police records, documentaries, academic work, and reputable journalism. Key sources are listed in each episode’s show notes where possible. Accuracy. I make every effort to present information accurately and fairly. However, many cases, especially historical ones, involve conflicting accounts, incomplete records, translation issues, and ongoing debate. If sources disagree or the facts may be uncertain, I’ll try to say so. Theories, speculation, and interpretations are presented as such and should not be taken as established fact. Information may be updated or corrected as new evidence emerges. If you spot an error, please contact me at eviluncoveredinfo@gmail.com and I will review it. Not professional advice. This podcast is for education and entertainment only. Nothing in it is legal, medical, psychological, or investigative advice. Respect for victims and families. The cases discussed involve real people and real tragedy. Episodes are made with respect for victims, survivors, and their families. Some episodes contain descriptions of violence, death, and other distressing themes, and listener discretion is advised. Allegations and suspects. Anyone named as a suspect, accused, or person of interest is presumed innocent unless they were convicted in a court of law. Opinions expressed about unsolved or disputed cases are my own and are not statements of fact about any individual. Fair use. This podcast may include brief quotations, excerpts, archival clips, or references to copyrighted material for purposes of commentary, criticism, education, and news reporting, which I believe falls under fair use (or fair dealing, depending on jurisdiction). All rights to quoted or referenced material remain with their respective owners. No copyright infringement is intended. If you are a rights holder and have concerns, please contact me at eviluncoveredinfo@gmail.com and I will respond promptly. Opinions. Views expressed on the show are those of the host and do not represent any employer, sponsor, or third party.
