I tell the disturbing story of Louise Porton - the mother who murdered her own two young daughters to get "peace and quiet." As I break down the red flags and emotional betrayal of a parent harming their child, I open up about inner child wounds, growing up feeling unprotected, and the healing required to become the mother you needed. This episode cuts deep.

This episode talks about the real case of Louise Porton, and everything mentioned comes from court records and credible reporting — not TikTok theories, not Facebook detectives, and definitely not vibes.

Where the information comes from:

UK court proceedings and sentencing records - Louise Porton was convicted of murdering her two daughters, Lexi and Scarlett, in 2018

Sky News (UK) Trial coverage, evidence presented, and sentencing details

ITV News (UK) Reporting on the investigation, courtroom findings, and judge’s remarks

The Independent and London Evening Standard Details about the timeline, internet searches, behavior before and after the deaths, and court conclusions.

International news outlets (including ABC News)Summaries of the conviction and confirmed facts of the case

A few things that matter and need to be said clearly:

• This case is not speculation — it was decided in court

• The details shared here are based on verified reporting, not rumor

• The victims are children, and this story is handled with care and intention

Content Note (Porque esto sí pesa)

This episode discusses the murder of children and topics that can be emotionally heavy. Please take care of yourself while listening.

Note From La Dama del Desmadre:

True crime isn’t entertainment when it forgets the humans involved.

This episode is about telling the truth, honoring the victims, and sitting with the uncomfortable parts — without exploiting them.

Researcher/Editor: La Dama Del Desmadre

Writer/Storyteller: La Dama Del Desmadre

The Girl in the Elevator: Elisa Lam, Mental Storms & Mexican Hot Chocolate

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This episode of Trauma, Tacos & True Crime is not about ghosts, conspiracies, or internet theories... it’s about a real young woman whose story was turned into entertainment instead of compassion.

Elisa Lam was 21 years old, traveling alone, and living with bipolar disorder. After she went missing in Los Angeles, the world became obsessed with an elevator video — pausing it, slowing it down, and projecting fear onto behavior that many mental health professionals recognize as crisis.

In this episode I talk about what we don’t like to talk about: mental illness, medication interruptions, loneliness, and how easily we dehumanize people when we don’t understand what we’re seeing.

To ground the heaviness, I bring it back to comfort — Mexican hot chocolate, the kind you make when your thoughts are loud and you need something warm to hold onto.

This is not a spooky story.

It’s a human one.

Listener discretion advised for discussions of mental health and death.

Sources & The Actual Facts (Because Respect Matters)

This episode is based on verified reporting and official findings related to the death of Elisa Lam. No speculation, no paranormal theories, no TikTok nonsense.

Where the information comes from Porque aqui, no mentimos:

Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner–Coroner– Official ruling: Accidental drowning, with bipolar disorder listed as a contributing condition

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)

Public statements regarding the investigation, timeline, and elevator footage release

Los Angeles Times

Reporting on the Cecil Hotel, the investigation, and coroner conclusions

CBC News (Canada)

Coverage of Elisa’s background, her family, and conversations around mental health

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Information on bipolar disorder, crisis symptoms, and medication interruption

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Educational resources on mood disorders and mental health emergencies

Important clarifications, because they matter:

• No evidence of homicide or third-party involvement was found

• No credible evidence supports paranormal or conspiracy explanations

• Elisa’s behavior in the elevator video is consistent with documented symptoms of acute mental health crisis

  
  

  
  

  A note from ME:

  True Crime should never come at the cost of someone's humanity. This episode was made CON CORAZON for Elisa, for her family, and for anyone who's ever felt overwhelmed in their own mind.

If you’ve ever loaned someone a container and never saw it again… welcome.

Today I’m venting about the lost Tupperware epidemic, why it triggers something deep in my body, and how being a mom of five means I don’t have time to replace the good ones. Funny, petty, and way too real.

Writer/StoryTeller : La Dama Del Desmadre

Producer/Editor: La Dama Del Desmadre