Mysteries at the Castle Season 2 Episode 11 The Tichborne Claimant; Washington Resurrection; Cissy Paterson Escape

The Tichborne Claimant; Washington Resurrection; Cissy Paterson Escape is the eleventh episode of the second season of the show Mysteries at the Castle. This episode explores three unique stories, each with a mysterious and intriguing factor.

The first story, The Tichborne Claimant, is about a man named Arthur Orton who claimed to be Sir Roger Tichborne, a missing heir to a vast fortune. In 1854, Sir Roger Tichborne boarded a ship bound for South America and was never seen again. Years later, Arthur Orton came forward claiming to be the missing heir. The case gained widespread attention, and both sides had a considerable amount of evidence to support their claims. However, the story takes an unexpected turn as the trial unfolds, leading to one of the most significant legal battles in English history.

The second story, Washington Resurrection, talks about a miracle that took place in Washington DC in the early 1900s. Archbishop John Ireland was observing the funeral procession of former President Ulysses S. Grant when he heard a commotion from the crowd. A young boy had fallen into a well and was rapidly drowning, despite several attempts by firefighters to save him. As the boy's mother wailed in despair, Archbishop Ireland took action and prayed for the boy's safety. Within moments, the boy was lifted out of the well, unconscious, and not breathing. But as the crowd and the mother prayed, the boy suddenly came back to life, and the whole incident was deemed a miracle.

The final story, Cissy Paterson Escape, narrates the incredible escape of Cecelia Paterson, a prisoner in a maximum-security jail. In 1963, Cissy was serving a 20-year sentence for armed robbery. One day she and her roommate, Barbara, decided to break out of prison. Cissy had made an impression of the guard's key with soap, and Barbara had a set of wire cutters to break the door locks. They made their way to the roof and managed to get over the prison wall with the help of a homemade rope ladder. And just like that, they became two of the most wanted women in America.

The episode ties these three distinct stories together through the mystery that each one presents. The Tichborne Claimant presents a case of mistaken identity and legal conundrum, Washington Resurrection talks about the power of prayer and miracles, and Cissy Paterson Escape brings to light the fascinating ability of human beings to escape maximum-security prisons. Each story leaves the viewers fascinated and curious, reminding them that mysteries are not just about what we don't know, but also about the curiosity and wonder that spark in our minds when we see something perplexing.