About this episode

This episode explores the mysterious attacks in Mattoon, Illinois, where residents reported being affected by a strange gas and a lurking figure.

In 1944, the town of Mattoon, Illinois was gripped by fear as residents reported a series of bizarre nighttime attacks. Victims claimed they were overcome by a sweet-smelling gas that left them weak, paralysed, and unable to call for help, while witnesses spoke of a mysterious figure lurking outside bedroom windows. In this episode, Elizabeth explores the competing theories that continue to divide opinion surrounding the case. Elizabeth also shares the bizarre story of a charity shop discovery after stumbling across more than 40 cat ornaments from what appeared to be someone's entire collection... If you have a story where crime and the otherworldly intertwine, something strange, unexplained or just plain haunted, get in touch at paranormia@alwaystruecrime.com. Paranormia is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Elizabeth

Topics covered

• unsolved mystery
• true crime
• bizarre events
• historical crime
• paranormal

Keywords

• Mad Gasser
• Mattoon
• 1944
• gas attacks
• true crime
• paranormal
• mystery

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Mattoon, Illinois

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