Cults, Crimes and Spirits

Episode 32: The Muck Dam Disaster


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Many people dream of a white Christmas but not one like the people of Palmertown, Virginia got when a local chemical dam broke on Christmas Eve, 1924, releasing years of built up chemical waste upon unsuspecting residents. This waste, often referred to as muck, left a path of death, destruction and devastation in is wake. According to the locals, there may be something paranormal going on there now. Find out what in this weeks episode!

We wish you Happy Holidays and a blessed New Year.

 

Sources:

 

https://www.mtnlaurel.com/history/1506-the-muck-dam-disaster-christmas-1924.html

https://theclio.com/entry/77037

https://heraldcourier.com/news/pieces-of-the-past-19-people-were-killed-in-1924-saltville-virginia-muck-dam-disaster/article_4fd19960-a921-5499-ba25-f4ad33a5f44b.html

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