1947 Mattoon gas attacks

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Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:crime
unexplained phenomenon
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Mad_Gasser_of_Mattoon
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:endDate September 13, 1944
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1947 Mattoon gas attacks
gptkbp:investigatedBy Mattoon Police Department
gptkbp:location gptkb:Mattoon,_Illinois
gptkbp:mediaCoverage widespread
gptkbp:notableFor mystery and lack of resolution
gptkbp:result no perpetrator identified
gptkbp:startDate August 31, 1944
gptkbp:suspect unknown
gptkbp:symptom nausea
vomiting
dizziness
temporary paralysis
gptkbp:theory mass hysteria
chemical attack
gptkbp:victim dozens of residents
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mattoon,_Illinois
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7