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Most versions of the legend date the story back to the 1930s. According to the folklore, was a young, dedicated nurse known for her impeccably starched and ironed white uniform. The story goes that she fell in love with a handsome doctor named Joaquín, who later abandoned her to marry another woman. This heartbreak allegedly turned her into a bitter, negligent nurse who eventually died of illness or a broken heart in the very hospital where she worked.
Patients often report waking up to find a nurse in white standing over them, feeling a sudden wave of relief, only to realize the next morning that no human nurse was assigned to their room that night. The terrifying twist usually comes when the living staff arrives: the patient has miraculously improved, but the bed sheets are ice cold—and perfectly ironed flat.
According to the most popular version, Eulalia was a dedicated nurse, but she was also vain and obsessed with her appearance. She was in love with a handsome doctor who eventually left her for a younger, prettier woman. Consumed by jealousy and rage, Eulalia is said to have killed the rival.
While there's no concrete evidence to prove the existence of La Planchada, the legend has been a part of Latin American folklore for centuries. Many people claim to have encountered her, and some have even reported experiencing strange occurrences or sightings.
