Mysteries at the Museum Season 17 Episode 20

Ep 20. Murder at Greystone, Paulding Light, Tumbleweed Tycoon

  • TVPG
  • October 10, 2018

In the seventeenth season of Mysteries at the Museum, episode twenty, viewers are in for a thrilling ride with a trio of fascinating tales. In the first segment, entitled "Murder at Greystone," viewers are introduced to the story of a young woman named Bertha Knight Landes. In the early part of the twentieth century, Landes was one of the first women to be elected mayor of a major American city. However, her reign as mayor of Seattle was not without controversy, and she found herself embroiled in a scandal that threatened to derail her career. The segment takes viewers on a tour of the Greystone Mansion, a stunning estate in Beverly Hills, California, that plays a key role in the story.

The second segment, titled "Paulding Light," takes viewers to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. For over 50 years, residents and visitors to the area have reported seeing a strange, glowing light in the woods outside the town of Paulding. Some believe the light is the result of an ancient Native American curse, while others think it might be the ghost of a railroad brakeman killed on the tracks. The segment traces the history of the Paulding Light and talks to experts who have attempted to explain the phenomenon over the years.

In the final segment, "Tumbleweed Tycoon," viewers are transported to the sands of the American Southwest. In the early part of the twentieth century, a man named Chester Burnett moved to the tiny town of Ballinger, Texas, and started a business selling tumbleweeds. The business was an overnight success, and soon Burnett was shipping his tumbleweeds all over the world, even to Hollywood movie studios. The segment explores the history of the tumbleweed industry and the role one man played in making it a phenomenon.

These three stories are just a sampling of the type of intriguing mysteries that are featured in season seventeen of Mysteries at the Museum. With its unique blend of history, science, and true crime storytelling, this show is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. So settle in and get ready for another thrilling episode of Mysteries at the Museum.

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  • First Aired
    October 10, 2018
  • Content Rating
    TVPG
  • Language
    English