Mysteries at the Museum Season 12 Episode 28 Swamp People, Walkie-Talkie Heist and Grant's Writing Water
- TVPG
- January 5, 2017
- 42 min
In season 12 episode 28 of Mysteries at the Museum, viewers are taken on a journey through three intriguing tales from history that have left many unanswered questions.
The first segment of the episode, "Swamp People," delves into the legend of the Honey Island Swamp Monster. This creature, said to inhabit the swamps of Louisiana, has been the subject of numerous sightings and documented evidence over the years. Host Don Wildman visits the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum to learn more about the local lore and history surrounding the Honey Island Swamp Monster.
Next up is the "Walkie-Talkie Heist" story, which recounts a daring robbery that took place at the RCA Astro Electronics plant in New Jersey in 1978. A group of masked thieves made off with $1.8 million worth of walkie-talkies, leaving police baffled and unsure of how the perpetrators managed to pull off such a brazen heist. Don travels to the nearby Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie to investigate the crime and learn more about the fascinating technology behind the stolen radios.
The final segment of the episode, titled "Grant's Writing Water," focuses on a lesser-known aspect of the life of General Ulysses S. Grant. During his time serving in the military, Grant was known for carrying a simple silver water bottle that he used to keep himself hydrated in the sweltering heat. However, it turns out that this water bottle had a deeper significance – it was actually used by Grant to write his battle plans. Don visits the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site in St. Louis to learn more about this unique piece of military history and how it played a role in shaping Grant's legacy.
Throughout each of these segments, Don Wildman takes viewers on a fascinating journey through history, uncovering little-known facts and intriguing mysteries along the way. From swamp monsters to heists to secret military strategies, this episode of Mysteries at the Museum is sure to captivate audiences with its engaging storytelling and expert storytelling.