Episode Notes“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- Setting the Scene- What the Papers Said- Legend or Lie?- Paranormal Explanations- Psychological Explanations- An Actual Criminal?- 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 CountyOn Spring-Heeled JackOn The Dancing Plague of 1518Visit our website and follow us on...InstagramFacebookTwitterGreat Lakes Lore is produced by Cheeso Media.Support Great Lakes Lore by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/great-lakes-loreThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.