Episode 42: The Butterfly People of Joplin

from Campfire Files · host CJ Blackburn & Kara Russo

After the devastating 2011 Joplin tornado, several children reported seeing mysterious winged beings they called the Butterfly People, figures they believed protected them during the storm. Were they angels, a response to trauma, or something unexplained? Join us as we explore the heartbreaking disaster and the remarkable stories that emerged from its aftermath.

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