My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark 314 - The Chip Away Method
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Feb 17, 2022 AI Snips
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Childhood Trauma From The Circus Fire
- Charles Nelson Reilly survived the Hartford Circus Fire as a 13-year-old and was traumatised for life.
- He avoided audiences and always sat by an exit when he attended shows afterward.
Silent Distress Signals Can Fail
- The circus used a music cue, "Stars and Stripes Forever," to silently alert staff to danger without alarming the crowd.
- That procedure failed when the power cut and the ringmaster's voice could no longer be heard by the audience.
Locate Alternative Exits Immediately
- In emergencies, avoid following the crowd toward the main entrance and look for alternative exits.
- Quickly orient yourself to exit locations as soon as you enter crowded venues.