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What Was She Doing?
Kate Claxton Saves Hundreds in the Brooklyn Theater Fire
Season 1, Ep. 2
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DISCLAIMER: This first conversation was recorded before an audio setup was acquired. Please know that if you like this podcast we already have plans to re-record Kate Claxton's story.
Inspired by a walk through Greenwood Cemetery, Terra tells Grace about Kate Claxton, the Brooklyn Theater Fire, and the curse that follows her.
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