Ep. 87 The Men in Lead Masks…A Mystery Still Unsolved

In this episode, we head to Brazil to unravel one of the strangest unsolved mysteries ever recorded — the infamous Lead Masks Case.

In 1966, two men set out on what seemed like a normal trip… but what unfolded was anything but. We dive deep into the events leading up to their journey, the cryptic instructions they carried, and the eerie circumstances surrounding their final hours. When their bodies were discovered atop the hill, they were dressed in suits, wearing handmade lead eye masks — with no clear cause of death.

We break down the bizarre evidence found at the scene, including notes, timelines, and missing pieces that still leave investigators scratching their heads to this day. Were they attempting to contact extraterrestrials? Caught up in a spiritual experiment gone wrong? Or did something far more sinister happen on that hill?

As always, we pair the story with a killer brew:

This episode features Cloudy Judgement from Bald Birds Brewing Co. out of Audubon, PA — a smooth New England IPA clocking in at 6.3% ABV. This is our second time featuring these guys, with the first being way back in Episode 16 when we covered the Jersey Devil and paired it with their Devil’s Chimney.

For this case, “Cloudy Judgement” felt like the perfect fit — because as you’ll hear, two friends set out on an adventure searching for answers… but along the way, their decisions became clouded, ultimately leading to a tragic and mysterious end.

Crack a cold one, settle in, and let’s get strange.