“He moves through the night as nimbly and secretly as a cat, squirting a sweetish gas through bedroom windows.” -(citation needed)
In this episode Samantha and Aaron are exploring the case of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon! In late-August and September of 1944 the citizens of Mattoon, Illinois began reporting cases of sweet smells in the home at night, followed by physical symptoms, such as a burning throat and temporary paralysis. Was there really an “anesthetic prowler” attacking the residents of Mattoon or is there another explanation?
Time Stamps:
Intro- 0:00
Setting the Scene- 3:10
What the Papers Said- 6:52
Legend or Lie?- 44:58
Paranormal Explanations- 49:17
Psychological Explanations- 57:53
An Actual Criminal?- 1:08:51
Note! There are a couple of spots that had some brief, un-fixable audio distortion–only a second or so, here and there. Thank you for understanding.
For More Information:
On the Gassings in Botetourt County
Great Lakes Lore 