As we explored in our very first episode, the death of one’s child can cause them to do something that they otherwise may not have done. In the case of Dr. Joseph Nash McDowell, that would result in conducting experiments on the body of his daughter to preserve her from decay, and providing imaginative inspiration for a young Mark Twain. In this episode, we will explore another man who lost his daughter, and the actions that he would take in the wake of her death, leading ultimately to a curse being placed on his family. Join us in this episode as we look at curses, slavery, and a heavy dose of myth that makes for a perfect Halloween-themed tale, and how they became a part… of the Show-Me.