Step right up for one of the most unbelievable true stories in medical history.

In this powerful episode of Murders, Mysteries, and Conspiracies, Glenn P. Clinger III dives into the life and legacy of Martin Couney, a mysterious figure who defied the medical establishment in the early 20th century by saving thousands of premature babies—inside a Coney Island sideshow.

Was he a con artist? A miracle worker? Or something in between?

With no medical degree, Couney pioneered neonatal care decades before hospitals cared for preemies. His weapon? A carnival attraction featuring real babies in incubators, surrounded by crowds and circus lights. But what began as a spectacle became one of the most extraordinary contributions to modern medicine.

Discover how Couney changed the fate of thousands, including his own daughter, and why today’s NICUs owe their existence to a man the medical world once called a fraud.

🔍 A bizarre blend of science, showbiz, and survival… this is the story you didn’t know you needed.

🎧 Listen now and be amazed by the man who turned sideshow into salvation.

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