When Joy Turned to Horror: Inside Indiana's Halloween Nightmare | E132
In this holiday bonus episode of 'The Crux True Survival Stories,' hosts Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh delve into the tragic Halloween Night Coliseum Explosion of 1963 in Indianapolis. The episode narrates the events at the Indiana State Fair Coliseum where a gas leak from a faulty propane tank installation led to a massive explosion during the 'Holiday on Ice' show, causing a concrete section to collapse. This catastrophe resulted in 74 deaths and 384 injuries, plunging the scene into chaos. The script details harrowing survivor accounts, emphasizing the bravery of ice skaters and first responders in rescuing trapped individuals. Additionally, it covers the long-term impact on the survivors and the formation of the Coliseum Survivors Association, portraying human resilience and community solidarity.