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Tucked away in the heart of downtown stands El Tiradito, the only shrine in the United States dedicated to a sinner. Built in the late 1800s, it honors the tragic tale of Juan Oliveras, a young man killed in a forbidden love affair. This monument has since become a place where locals light candles and leave notes asking for miracles. Blending folklore, faith, and community memory, El Tiradito is both a historic landmark and a local oddity. It’s a shrine of passion, loss, and hope that continues to draw visitors who believe its walls still hold power.
Producer: John DeSoto
Videographer: Daniel Ramirez, John DeSoto
Editor: John DeSoto
Colorist: Emmanuel Joubeaud
Post-Production Audio: Jim Blackwood
