This episode of Swindled may contain graphic descriptions or audio recordings of disturbing

events which may not be suitable for all audiences.

In this episode of Swindled may contain graphic descriptions or audio recordings of disturbing

events which may not be suitable for all audiences.

The Washington County Fair was one of the years most anticipated events for some residents

in Greenwich, New York and surrounding rural areas.

For one week hundreds of vendors travel to the fair grounds to showcase and sell their

animals, tractors and fried foods on a stick.

It's the largest agricultural fair in New York and gets bigger with each iteration.

Thousands of people attend every year.

For many, the Washington County Fair has become a family tradition.

That was the case for Wayne Aldrich who grew up in a neighboring town.

Wayne's parents took him to the fair every year as a child and he had cherished the experience.

He wanted to do the same for his two daughters Kayley and Rachel, who in the summer of 1999

were 2 and 3 years old respectively.

On Saturday, August 28, the Aldriches loaded into the family automobile and drove the 30

minutes from Clipton Park to Greenwich, located between the Hudson River and Vermont border.

Where the family rode some carnival rides, ate some snacks, drank some water and admired

some livestock before returning home a few hours later.

The fair was just like he had remembered it, Mr. Aldrich claimed.

A good time was had by all.

But the good times ended with the weekend.

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