{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6704e5211a3de581c6a143cd/6a68ceaf982971a8e00e6fc4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Unsolved: The Mad Gasser of Mattoon","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6704e5211a3de581c6a143cd/1785253509104-7599fb9c-d4a7-4695-98ec-a3150e0d01b0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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...</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Paranormia is an Audio Always production.</p>","author_name":"Always True Crime"}