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The Dark Swamp: Horror Stories

726: State Parks Hide Dark Secrets! | The Dark Swamp Ep 726

The Dark Swamp: Horror Stories

The Dark Swamp: Horror Stories

True Crime, Society & Culture, Books, Arts

4.71.3K Ratings

🗓️ 23 February 2023

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

I cover a lot of horror stories from the wilderness on this channel. Most of those come from state, national, and provincial parks worldwide. This video will compile three recent reports I have shared revolving around these parks and the rangers who work diligently to solve these mysteries.  Start your FREE trial on Chilling today! http://chilling.app.link/swampdweller

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The Dark Swamp: Horror Stories (Episode 726)

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0:30.0

Hey everyone. Tonight we're back with another tragic murder mystery from the woods.

0:36.0

This one has it all. Death, violence and corruption.

0:39.0

So you know, viewer discretion is advised.

0:42.0

We'll be discussing a triple homicide from 1960 where the suspected killer was ultimately cleared of all charges after many years declaring his innocence.

0:51.0

There's police corruption, the mishandling of evidence, conspiracy theories and a few puzzling inconsistencies.

0:57.0

Where did all of this occur? You ask? Well, that would be the star of the rock state park.

1:03.0

It's located along the Illinois River in La Salle County and is considered one of the state's most beautiful locations.

1:09.0

This vast stretch of land covers over 2,300 acres and it became an official state park in 1911.

1:17.0

Its popular attractions feature waterfalls, 13 miles of trails and 18 canyons with walls made of moss covered,

1:24.0

st. Peter's sandstone formed by glacial meltwater.

1:28.0

According to the park's website, humans have inhabited the area since way back to 8,000 BC

1:34.0

and its name is derived from a Native American legend of injustice and retribution.

1:38.0

Chief Pontiac of the Ottawa Tribe was slain by a rival tribe's warrior while attending a council meeting.

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