#13: The Mad Gasser of Mattoon
Where? Illinois
When? 1940s
In the 1940s, a series of mystifying incidents occurred in the U.S., where victims experienced symptoms like paralysis and nausea after detecting an odd odor at home. Dubbed the ‘gassings,’ these cases involved over two dozen reports, but no tangible evidence was ever unearthed.
Theories abound, from mass hysteria to paranormal activity, yet the true identity of the ‘Mad Gasser’ remains a puzzle, stirring curiosity and bafflement. This enigma joins the ranks of forensic mysteries that continue to perplex.