Spooky Week: The Story of the Mad Gasser with Colin Dickey

Colin Dickey, a writer and expert on folklore, delves into the chilling tale of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon, a series of gas attacks that terrorized a small Midwestern town in 1944. He discusses Aline Kearney's horrifying encounter, which sparked a wave of panic and mass hysteria. The involvement of the Army's Chemical Warfare Division adds a chilling layer to the story. Dickey also explores the psychological factors influencing the community's response, highlighting how fear can warp reality and create urban legends.